(AAP) The continuing use of two risk assessment tools for convicted terrorists has been supported by the home affairs department after a report raised doubts about their efficacy.
VERA-2R and Radar are used to determine the risk a terrorist poses, which is then used to apply for a continuing detention order.
The order allows convicted terrorists to be held behind bars after their sentence is completed because they’re deemed a risk to public safety.
A report by Emily Corner and Helen Taylor from the Australian National University found the assessment tools were no better at predictions than flipping a coin.
