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Ongoing Violence in Syria


Listing of terrorist organisation – the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – listing


In December 2013, the Australian Government listed the terrorist organisation, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) or al Qa’ida in Iraq (AQI), under the Criminal Code Act 1995 (the Criminal Code).

The listing of ISIL as a terrorist organisation has replaced the current listing of AQI—while ISIL and AQI are the same organisation, the move to list ISIL specifically under this name reflects the expansion of the organisation’s operating area to include Syria.

ISIL is also listed as an alias of AQI by the UN Security Council Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee. This listing is implemented into Australian law by the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions – Al-Qaida) Regulations 2008.

ISIL is an extremist organisation and one of many groups involved in the ongoing violence in Syria and Iraq. ISIL is one of the world’s most active terrorist organisations and it conducts daily and often indiscriminate attacks that target public gatherings to maximise casualties.

ISIL is not part of the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, which Australia acknowledges as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people.

Criminal offences


Criminal offences under the Criminal Code and the UN Charter Act apply to ISIL’s operations anywhere in the world, including both Syria and Iraq.

Criminal Code


In Australia, it is illegal for a person to associate with or be a member of ISIL or any other listed terrorist organisation.

If a person is found guilty of associating with ISIL or any other listed terrorist organisation, the maximum penalty is three years imprisonment.

If a person is found guilty of being a member of ISIL or any other listed terrorist organisation, the maximum penalty is 10 years imprisonment.

If a person is found guilty of one of the terrorist organisation offences, such as receiving terrorist training or providing support to a listed terrorist organisation, the maximum penalty is 25 years imprisonment.


UN Charter Act


It is also a criminal offence to:

  • Supply, sell or transfer arms or related material to ISIL

  • Provide technical advice, assistance or training related to military activities to ISIL

  • Use or deal with ISIL’s assets or make assets available to ISIL

If a person is found guilty of these offences, the maximum penalty is 10 years imprisonment and heavy fines.

A final message…


Remember… it is illegal under Australian law for any Australian, including dual citizens, to fight, provide funding, provide training or supply weapons to either side of the Syrian conflict.

Instead, support civilians by donating funds to a legitimate organisation. You can find information on how to donate funds through the UN by visiting the website of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (http://www.unocha.org/crisis/syria).



Violence as a means of settling differences between groups in Australia, including reacting to the situation in Syria, will not be tolerated—it is illegal and does not accord with Australia’s inclusive society. Any violence should be reported to Crime Stoppers (http://crimestoppers.com.au/ or 1800 333 000) or local Police. Offenders will be prosecuted.


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