Terrorism threat worse in wake of Iraq war: Rudd

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/items/200601/1543486.htm?sydney

Sunday, 8 January 2006. 06:42 (AEDT)

The Federal Opposition says allegations that terrorists are attempting to recruit members in Australia show the terrorism threat in Australia has worsened.

Authorities are investigating claims Al Qaeda members are operating in Sydney, seeking supporters and donations.

Labor's foreign affairs spokesman Kevin Rudd says the Prime Minister promised the war in Iraq would stamp out terrorism.

"What we now know is the result of our participation in the invasion of Iraq is that not only has the overall terrorist threat in Iraq increased but on top of that, Al Qaeda has become more mobilised elsewhere in the world with Iraq as it's focus," he said. snip

Mr Rudd says the Prime Minister's plan for Australia to be involved in the Iraqi war has clearly backfired.