A national register is being established to monitor convicted terrorists when they leave prison in Australia.
Next week's federal budget will include almost $20 million in funding for the register, alongside close to $70 million to pay for high-risk terrorist offender measures and an extended supervision plan after they have served their sentence.
The federal government argues there is a hole in the system because no level of government monitors offenders long-term once the leave jail, and a register would require them to continue reporting obligations.
"We need to do everything we can to ensure our agencies have the tools and resources they need to protect our communities from harm," Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said.
She said there are 18 prisoners with terrorism convictions due to finish their sentences within the next four years.
"The threat of terrorism continues to evolve. Disruption associated with the pandemic has seen the emergence of new conspiratorial narratives, some of which may provide false justification for violent activities," Minister Andrews said.
"In 2022, as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and once more gather in crowds, we cannot be complacent about the terrorist threat."
The government maintains its also supporting efforts to stop terrorism, by trying to prevent radicalisation and investing in rehabilitation for offenders.
According to Ms Andrews, 144 people have been charged in 71 counter-terrorism related operations since 2014.
