A far-right extremist group linked to a plot to kill an MP and which promoted violent content online has reached the threshold for listing as a terrorist organisation.
A powerful parliamentary security and intelligence committee has found as valid the federal government listing Terrorgram as a terrorist organisation in June, after it was hit with counter-terrorism financing sanctions.
The neo-Nazi and white supremacist group provided instructions to members through online chat platform Telegram on how to conduct terrorist attacks and was linked to a plot to kill a NSW Labor MP.
"Although the online and decentralised nature of Terrorgram makes it different from other listed terrorist organisations, it is nevertheless an organisation that advocates terrorist acts," committee chair Raff Ciccone said.
"The committee supports the listing of Terrorgram and is satisfied that it meets the definition of a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code."
The Commonwealth said there were links between Terrorgram and other listed organisations including The Base, National Socialist Order and Sonnenkrieg Division.
There was a threat to Australia as "due to its online and decentralised nature, Terrorgram is easily accessible for Australians".
"With an international and primarily English-language speaking user base, it is possible there are Australian Terrorgram members," the federal government said in a statement of reasons provided to the intelligence committee.
Terrorgram's listing was also supported by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, who said Australia designating it as a terror group "reaffirms its commitment to protecting all its citizens".
"We understand deeply what it means to live under the shadow of threats, intimidation and hate-motivated campaigns," the community group said in its submission to the review.
"This lived experience gives us a unique perspective. We know the cost of ignoring groups that preach exclusion, hatred, and violence against others."
The committee said it was assured young people who unintentionally viewed material from Terrorgram online wouldn't be captured by terrorist offences as there were requirements to prove knowledge and intent.
