ASIO has been warned the way it defines terrorism has created a huge discrepancy in the way Muslim offenders are treated.
Spy agency defines terror groups as either 'ideologically' or 'religiously' motivated.ASIO is encouraging both Islamist extremists and racists by saying groups such as the self-proclaimed Islamic State group and al-Qaeda are "religiously motivated", a peak Muslim body has warned.
But AMAN said the approach had the double effect of supporting IS's claims that its atrocities are a "religious endeavour", while also feeding the belief that Muslims are radicalised by their faith. "Official speech is extremely influential and authoritative in media and online discourse, providing powerful reinforcement for ISIS and racist nationalist movements."The PJCIS is currently reviewing the way Australia's security agencies designate terror organisations.
"Muslim youth socialising ISIS material are more likely to be treated through prosecution for terrorism conspiracy. In contrast, teenagers socialising white supremacist material are more likely to benefit from diversion approaches," it said. But Dr Zammit, whose research focuses on terrorism and security issues, said he was sceptical of claims the way groups are proscribed had created an inequity, saying its effects on actual terror charges was "not clear cut".
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