Australia on Wednesday has classified the Lebanese Shia Islamist party and militant group Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
The classification makes it illegal to join the party, and convicted members can be imprisoned for up to 25 years.
“There is absolutely no place in Australia for violent extremism. There is no cause – religious or ideological – that can justify killing innocent people,” Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews told reporters in Canberra.
Neo-Nazi organization The Base was also listed as a terrorist organization.
While Hezbollah is not believed to be active in Australia, authorities say The Base has sought to develop cells.
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