by germainebull » 27 Nov 2025, 13:19
The Australian government has officially announced that the IRGC has been placed on the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move comes after the planned terrorist attacks against the Jewish community in Sydney and Melbourne in 2024. The government passed a new law, the Criminal Code Amendment Act 2025, to create a framework for dealing with state sponsored terrorism and the IRGC is the first to be listed under the law.
Putting the IRGC on the list is a major deterrent because dealings with them are now a criminal offence and a person can be imprisoned for up to twenty-five years. The government said this is a way to show that terror will not be stopped by borders and Australia is serious about working with international partners to combat violent extremism. Citizens have also been encouraged to report anything amiss to the National Security Hotline.
The ministers for Foreign Affairs, Home Affairs and the Attorney General have said the move is a direct response to Iran's actions and gives security forces more power to combat hate and violence. They have stressed that the real goal is to ensure that all citizens feel safe and welcome without bigotry. The government has pledged to continue to create strong laws and prevent external enemies from causing harm to Australian society.
Source: foreignminister.gov.au
The Australian government has officially announced that the IRGC has been placed on the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move comes after the planned terrorist attacks against the Jewish community in Sydney and Melbourne in 2024. The government passed a new law, the Criminal Code Amendment Act 2025, to create a framework for dealing with state sponsored terrorism and the IRGC is the first to be listed under the law.
Putting the IRGC on the list is a major deterrent because dealings with them are now a criminal offence and a person can be imprisoned for up to twenty-five years. The government said this is a way to show that terror will not be stopped by borders and Australia is serious about working with international partners to combat violent extremism. Citizens have also been encouraged to report anything amiss to the National Security Hotline.
The ministers for Foreign Affairs, Home Affairs and the Attorney General have said the move is a direct response to Iran's actions and gives security forces more power to combat hate and violence. They have stressed that the real goal is to ensure that all citizens feel safe and welcome without bigotry. The government has pledged to continue to create strong laws and prevent external enemies from causing harm to Australian society.
Source: foreignminister.gov.au
