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Agnes
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For a chronology of terrorism legislation see the Parliamentary Library <http://www.aph.gov.au/library/intguide/law/terrorism.htm> and the BillsNet for the text of the Bills <http://www.aph.gov.au/bills/index.htm>.
7.Anti-Terrorism Bill (No 2) 2005 , Schedule 4, inserting new Criminal Code s 105.19(2).
8.Anti-Terrorism Bill (No 2) 2005 , Schedule 4, inserting new Criminal Code s 104.2(2).
9.Anti-Terrorism Bill (No 2) 2005 , Schedule 4, inserting new Criminal Code s 105.4.
10.Anti-Terrorism Bill (No 2) 2005 , Schedule 4, inserting new Criminal Code s 105.18
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Alastair
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14.Anti-Terrorism Bill (No. 2) 2005 Schedule 5, Subdivision B inserting new Crimes Act s 3UD.
15.Anti-Terrorism Bill (No. 2) 2005 Schedule 5, Subdivision B inserting new Crimes Act s 3UJ.
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For example, the duration of search warrants is extended from 28 days to 90 days, and warrants for the inspection of postal articles and delivery services from 90 days to 6 months: Anti-Terrorism Bill (No 2) 2005 Schedule 10.