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 other offenders, with the new board expected to be up and running in the second half of 2026.

The body would consult experts including from law enforcement, corrections, victims of crime and

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