Australians entering declared terrorist hotspots will face strict penalties upon their return, as the government extends laws cracking down on foreign fighters.
Provisions allowing a minister to declare an overseas zone and ban Australians who have visited the area from returning are set to be extended for an extra three years, after laws cleared the lower house on Monday.
The laws are due to expire in September, but the federal government is seeking to extend the measure for three years until 2027.
