ABSTRACT
The idea that the law can be a forceful weapon that eliminates terrorism from the national domain brings forth the seeming aporia that such law is implicated in war that is disguised in the language of civility. Senator Bob Brown highlights that Australia is a signatory to the Covenant, and that this legislation presents an opportunity to bring the international law document into the domestic law. Brown was not the only one who followed this logic which functions as law preserving violence since it effaces the violent constitution of law. Ludwig's position is critical towards the procedural actions of the Howard government, but the belief that law is a protective force of peace that can be used in the fight against violence that threatens it can be seen as the point of connection between these opposing political parties. Ruddock addresses criticisms made of the Anti-Terrorism legislation by saying that it must be remembered that this is protective legislation.
