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Tess Ikonomou

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Australia has banned an Islamist group under new laws introduced after the Bondi massacre. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia has banned controversial Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir under laws introduced after the Bondi massacre, but terrorism experts warn the move could drive members underground.

The organisation was listed as a prohibited hate group late on Thursday in the first use of the tough powers, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced.

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