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PM hails anti-terror laws for arrests.
(From Bulletin Wire)
The Prime Minister says the swift passage of federal anti-terrorism laws played a part in the arrests of people allegedly involved in a terrorist plot.
John Howard drew attention to comments by Victorian Police chief commissioner Christine Nixon and Victorian Premier Steve Bracks in which both said last week's amendment had been instrumental in the raids and arrests which took place on Tuesday morning.
"We were advised that the change would strengthen the capacity of the authorities to respond to the situation that had been identified, and it is the view of the two police commissioners and the Victorian premier that is precisely what happened," he told reporters.
Mr Howard paid tribute to ASIO, the Australian Federal Police and the Victorian and NSW police forces for their role in the raids.
He also praised all state leaders for the way they had backed the changes in terror laws.
"I also want to thank the premiers of the states for their prompt support for the change that was made to the law last week," he said.
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