The government plans to establish an independent body to decide on parole for federal offences. Photo: Callum Godde/AAP PHOTOS

An independent parole board will be tasked with determining whether offenders convicted of federal crimes can re-enter the community, replacing the government as decision-maker.

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Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has introduced draft laws to federal parliament that would set up a parole board for those found guilty of commonwealth crimes such as terrorism, drug importation and online child abuse.

State and territory parole boards will remain in place for oth

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