David Hicks participated in combat training with al Qaeda in Afghanistan and served under the Taliban regime in the region in 2001. Hicks was detained at Guantanamo Bay from 2001 to 2007, whereupon he pleaded guilty to supporting terrorism and was released back to Australia.

November 20, 2008: David Hicks, an Australian-born Muslim convert, will soon no longer have his communication or movements restricted by the Australian Federal Police, the restrictions will be lifted on December 21, 2008. This comes after Hicks' public plea to lift the restriction so that "he could get on with his life."BBC: Hicks granted end to restrictions (November 20, 2008)

"The decision not to renew my control order will allow me ... to move on with my life. Thank you."The Australian: David Hicks controls lifted (November 21, 2008)— David Hicks

"I don't know what the future holds for me. The only thing I do know is that until the control order is lifted I will not be able to get on with my life."The Australian: David Hicks controls lifted (November 21, 2008)— David Hicks