Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the UN Human Rights Committee, 18 September 2017 penalty, in the absence of a demonstrated compelling need, the ‘declared area’ provisions may unjustifiably limit freedom of movement and the right to family life.174 (e) 140. Revocation of citizenship175 Recent amendments provide for the revocation of a dual national’s Australian citizenship:  automatically, if they engage in certain kinds of conduct (mostly terrorism-related); and  by Ministerial determination, if they are convicted of certain offences (mostly terrorism-related). 141. The Commission has expressed concern that these measures arbitrarily impair the right of Australians to enter or remain in their own country, and interfere with their family and family life. 142. The Commission has also expressed concern that these amendments: apply to children aged 10–14 years; are retrospective; do not entitle the person to make submissions on the revocation of their citizenship; and lack a requirement for a criminal conviction prior to revocation of citizenship for some offences.176 (f) 143. Other measures The Commission has also expressed concern in relation to reforms seeking to: limit journalists’ ability to report on terrorist-related issues; expand the powers of security agencies to obtain information without warrant; introduce a mandatory data retention scheme; expand monitoring powers; and increase secrecy in certain terrorism-related court proceedings.177 Recommendation 58: That the Australian Government ensure that where counter-terrorism laws limit human rights, the limitation is clearly expressed, necessary for the pursuit of a legitimate purpose, reasonable and proportionate. The Commission considers this issue to be of such importance that the Committee should request an update from the Australian Government on progress in 12 months time. 15 Human trafficking and slavery (ICCPR article 7 & 8; LOI 16) 144. The Commission commends the Government’s development of a National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking and Slavery 2015–2019178 and supporting initiatives.179 The Commission notes that adequate funding is needed for the full implementation of the National Action Plan. 145. The Commission welcomes the Interdepartmental Committee on Human Trafficking and Slavery.180 30