Would be-jihadis could be banned from using the internet and placed in deradicalisation programs under laws being considered by the Victorian Government.

Victoria Police put forward the proposal now being considered by the Department of Justice and Regulation, Victorian Attorney-General Martin Pakula confirmed on Monday.

“It’s never been easier for radical elements from overseas to infect the minds of young people, to get at them through social media and the internet,” Mr Pakula told Fairfax radio.

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“I think it’s quite appropriate to try and take measures to try and counter that.”

The laws would allow police to apply for a Community Protection Intervention Order, similar to an intervention order, for anyone deemed to be radicalised, even if they were not planning terror attacks or to fight overseas.

The new law could also force would-be jihadis into reform programs, restrict their movements and make them abide by curfews.

Counter terror officers could seek the orders in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court under a move designed to target at-risk youths.

Mr Pakula said community based intervention programs were also part of the proposal.

“It’s really about trying to get to young people before they can become unduly radicalised,” he said.

– with AAP