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I think this is just like law and order, this security issue. As the pundits are saying, less powers, more resources. It couldn't be truer for the Feds and State police. You would think a country that uses the Jindalee radar that can see the B-2 bomber could devise a system of surveillance that wouldn't require dropping basic civil liberties. Generally, evidence in crimes doesn't come from confessions, but from telephone conversations and stupidly forgotten forensics (or, a parts of your thighbone on a dancefloor). What the PM and AG want can be compared to carpet bombing. What the security agencies should be what our ally the US does, try to hit the most valuable targets quickly, once and with devestating effect. Since JI have HQ O/S, IMHO ASIS should be more involved ASAP Basically, the Senate has found it's use once more and the amendments wouldn't be watering it down, but making it in line with the standards our other laws have, e.g judicial authorisation of a warrant. If only the Senate would siphon cash from "struggling artistes" to ASIO/ASIS.
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