The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has today presented its report on its Review of the listing of Hizb ut‑Tahrir as a prohibited hate group under the Criminal Code, backing the Federal Government's decision to list Hizb ut-Tahrir as a prohibited hate group.
The PJCIS found the organisation has advocated conduct constituting hate crimes against Australians.
Hizb ut-Tahrir was listed in March 2026 under the new prohibited hate group framework – the first listing under new laws enacted by the Parliament earlier this year to stop groups that spread hatred, radicalise our youth and threaten social cohesion in Australia.
The PJCIS conducted an independent review of the listing which found that Hizb ut-Tahrir meets the criteria for listing and that the regulation under Part 5.3B of the Criminal Code Act 1995 was properly made. The Committee supports the listing and found no reason to disallow the legislative instrument.
Chair of the Committee, Senator Raff Ciccone, said:
“The PJCIS carefully examined the evidence before it, including stakeholder views. Based on the evidence, the Committee is satisfied that Hizb ut-Tahrir has advocated conduct constituting hate crimes and that the listing is reasonably necessary to protect the Australian community from harm.
"For too long, organisations like Hizb ut-Tahrir have been able to spread hate and create a pathway for others to engage in violence.
“Australia will not tolerate groups that promote hatred, normalise extremist rhetoric and put the safety of Australians at risk.”
Under the listing, it is a criminal offence to be a member of, recruit for, provide training or funds to, or provide material support to Hizb ut-Tahrir.
Anyone who experiences or witnesses a hate crime is encouraged to report it to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.
The full report is available from the Committee’s website.
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