A person charged with a terrorism offence who is assessed as posing a risk of acting as a conspirator or supporter (rather than a frontline attacker) still poses a sufficient risk to community safety to warrant refusal of bail where conditions such as house arrest cannot adequately prevent re-engagement with extremist associates. The Court left open whether nearly seven years in custody combined with COVID-19 conditions constitutes 'exceptional circumstances' under s 15AA of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth).
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