Australian PM to discuss new anti-terror laws with local Islamic leaders

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott will hold talks with Islamic leaders in Sydney on Monday to discuss the government's new counter-terrorism laws and gain support in condemning extremist groups in the community.

Under the proposed new laws, Australian spy and police agencies will get 630 million Australian dollars (587 million U.S. dollars) to implement tough new laws to deal with Australians who fight, train with or support terrorist groups overseas.

Also, the government will blacklist areas so people who travel to certain areas dominated by terrorists will have to prove they went for humanitarian or family reasons, not to fight.

However some Islamic leaders have condemned the move, warning that it will marginalize the Muslim community in Australia.