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Politics
Kat Wong

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Spy agencies could be given the power to access encrypted communications. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians' encrypted messages could be passed on to police and spy agencies under a parliamentary recommendation to tackle right-wing extremism. 

The spread of online violent extremism is a growing concern, with the international intelligence alliance of Five Eyes countries - including Australia, the UK, the US, Canada and New Zealand - calling for a whole-of-society approach.

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