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Dominic Giannini

Security watchdog wants terror laws reform

One of Australia's most infamous terrorists, Abdul Nacer Benbrika, has been in jail for 18 years. Photo: AAP

Terrorists left to rot in Australian jails long after their prison sentences expire could soon be offered a major reprieve.

The national security watchdog has recommended the government scrap the power to detain terrorists on so-called continuing detention orders.

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