Use of encryption powers doubles but still no terrorism cases

Australia’s controversial encryption-busting powers have not been used to investigate terrorism offences for a fifth year in a row, despite the former Coalition government using the heightened prospect of terrorism to rush the laws through Parliament. The use of the powers for other serious offences continues to grow, doubling last financial year to 66 uses,…

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