What the bill actually does: Removes the sunset clause — these powers are now permanent

Allows compulsory questioning of children as young as 14

Lets the Attorney-General personally issue questioning warrants — no court approval required

Makes it a criminal offence to tell anyone (including your family) that you’ve been questioned

Gives ASIO the power to reject your chosen lawyer and severely restricts what your lawyer can do or say during questioning

Strips away your right to silence — you must answer their questions or face jail

This is not about catching terrorists anymore.

This is about giving an intelligence agency the power to secretly drag any Australian in for interrogation without suspecting you of any crime.

106 politicians just voted to hand ASIO these powers.

Only 8 had the courage to vote No.

Your right to remain silent?

Your right to proper legal defense?

Your right to know when the state is targeting you? Gone. Eroded. Normalised.

This is how freedoms die — not with a bang, but with a quiet division in Parliament House.

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