(AAP) Terrorists left to rot in Australian jails long after their prison sentences expire could soon be offered a major reprieve.
The national security watchdog has recommended the government scrap the power to detain terrorists on so-called continuing detention orders.
The orders allow for an offender to be kept in prison after their sentence ends due to the risk of reoffending.
The repeal would leave the government with the ability to seek an extended supervision order, which allows police to heavily monitor released terrorists.
The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor also wants to overhaul the way terror risks are assessed before prisoners are released.
