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Counter-terrorism police in Australia could use controversial new powers to prevent the release of a record number of convicted terrorists.

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The Australian newspaper reports 11 terrorists are due for release this year including Australia's most dangerous extremist Abdul Nacer Benbrika. The orders allow authorities to keep extremists in prison for up to three years beyond their sentence if they can convince courts they remain a threat to the community. Image: News Corp Australia

 

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