The Prime Minister will announce a new front bench position to combat Islamic radicalisation and improve consultation with Muslim leaders and at-risk communities.
Sky News understands Liberal Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells will be given the role, reporting to Attorney General George Brandis.
Attorney General George Brandis would not pre-empt the Prime Minister's announcement but confirmed the government will be strengthening its response to terrorism.
'The purpose (of our announcements) ... will be to strengthen our already strong response to the threat of home-grown terrorism and Islamist terrorism.'
The Prime Minister is expected to announce a discussion paper on stripping the citizenship of Australians engaged with terrorism.
Sky News understands there were strong reservations expressed at a Cabinet meeting on Monday about a proposed measure to strip first generation Australians of their citizenship if they fight with terror organizations.
The change could see Australians, even if they are not dual nationals, have their citizenship removed because they have the prospect of citizenship through the birthplace of a parent.
Mr Brandis has told Sky News the government is not planning changes that would render citizens stateless. 'Everything we do will be compliant to the rule of law. But we are going to be tough,' he said.
'These people are crazy, they are a threat to our civilisation, this government is absolutely determined to protect our people, including our youngsters from their influence,' he told Sky News.
It comes after the announcement on Monday that Justice Minister Michael Keenan will be given a new role assisting the Prime Minister on counter-terrorism issues.
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