ASIO should be amalgamated with the Australian Federal Police to form an organisation similar to America’s FBI.The laws on terrorism, introduced by the former Howard Government, have been disconcertingly draconian to some. ASIO was given powers to detain persons of interest for questioning (interrogation). ASIO’s use of the power to date, however, has been, as far as we know, less than the standard expected. That provides grounds for considerable concern.Many in the community are not yet convinc…
