Australia will establish a national register for convicted terrorists as part of the federal government's national security funding in the upcoming budget.
A nearly $87 million package to be announced on Thursday will go towards the register, and further support for anti-terror agencies who tackle high-risk offenders.
The register will target terrorists currently serving prison time who are considered a high-risk of reoffending once released.
Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews says the pandemic has formed new conspiracies which may falsely justify violent acts.
Since 2014, 144 people have been charged in 71 counter-terrorism related operations around Australia, she says.
"In 2022, as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and once more gather in crowds we cannot be complacent about the terrorist threat," she said.
"With 18 convicted terrorists due for release into the community within the next four years, we need to do everything we can to ensure our agencies have the tools and resources they need to protect our communities from harm."
Australia currently does not monitor terrorism offenders in the long term after they are released from prison.
The new register will be designed with the states and territories and will involve long-term reporting obligations for offenders at the end of their sentences.
