Senior Liberals urge colleagues to reject Labor's fast-tracked legislation on hate speech and gun control, creating a major challenge for Opposition Leader Sussan Ley. Discover the internal divisions.
As Australia's Labor government proposes new hate speech laws, constitutional experts warn of a 'sorry history' of banning organisations, from Communists to Jehovah's Witnesses.
As Labor proposes new hate speech laws, Australia's constitutional history of outlawing political organisations offers a stark warning. Professor Anne Twomey examines past failures.
A senior US diplomat warns Australia's proposed hate speech laws could have 'deeply perverse' outcomes due to a religious text exemption. Read the full story.
A new report reveals a sharp rise in hate speech against minorities in India following border clashes with Pakistan, with over 1,300 incidents recorded in 2025. Explore the data and analysis.
Australia's spy boss will gain powers to recommend organisations be banned as hate groups under new laws, with neo-Nazi group NSN announcing its disbandment. Read the full story.
Draft legislation reveals a defence for quoting religious texts in Australia's new hate speech crackdown. Parliament to sit early to pass 'toughest ever' laws. Read the full details.
Draft legislation reveals a defence for quoting religious texts in Australia's proposed hate speech crackdown. Parliament to sit early to pass tough new laws.
A NSW parliamentary inquiry hears banning the chant 'globalise the intifada' could disproportionately impact Muslim Australians and import repressive models from the UK. Read the latest.
A NSW parliamentary inquiry is told banning slogans like 'globalise the intifada' risks importing repressive UK models and disproportionately impacts Muslim Australians. Read the latest.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recalled parliament early to fast-track tough new hate speech legislation and a major gun buyback scheme in response to the Bondi terror attack. The laws aim to pass by Tuesday night.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is privately preparing to drop his opposition to a royal commission into antisemitism, sources reveal. Read the latest on this major policy shift.
Australia's federal parliament is being recalled early to debate new laws targeting 'hate preachers' and funding a national gun buyback. The move follows the Bondi Beach attack, but the government resists calls for an antisemitism royal commission.
Australia's parliament is being recalled early to debate new laws targeting 'hate preachers' and funding a national gun buyback scheme following the Bondi attack. Read the latest developments.
Alarming new data shows a significant increase in racial and religious hate incidents on UK public transport. Experts warn of a corrosive impact on community safety. Read the full report and analysis.
A 41-year-old man faces charges for publicly displaying Nazi hate symbols via his tattoos at a New South Wales beach, under tough new laws.
Australia deports a UK national after his arrest for displaying banned Nazi symbols online, as authorities crack down on hate speech following the Bondi Beach attack. Read the full story.
Police leaders are set to recommend scrapping non-crime hate incidents, calling the system 'not fit for purpose'. A new 'common sense' approach is proposed. Read the full story.
New South Wales outlaws the Palestinian protest chant 'Globalise the Intifada'. We examine its meaning, the legal precedent, and potential implications for protest rights in the UK.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns recalls parliament to push through major changes to gun control, hate speech, and protest laws following the Bondi terror attack. Discover the key proposals and political reactions.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised to Australia's Jewish community following the Bondi Beach terror attack and proposed new laws to combat antisemitism and hate speech.
Former Australian treasurer Josh Frydenberg calls for a planned anti-Zionist protest in Melbourne to be banned, warning it will 'pour petrol on the fire of hate' following the Bondi terror attack. Read the full story.
New South Wales plans new laws banning IS flags and extremist chants after a deadly antisemitic shooting at Bondi Beach. Read the full details on the proposed crackdown.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns announces new legislation to ban hate symbols and limit protests following the Bondi attack. Discover the key changes and potential legal impacts.
New South Wales Premier announces sweeping new laws criminalising hate speech and symbols in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack. Read the full details.
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The Albanese government unveils a five-point plan to combat antisemitism, including new aggravated offences and visa powers, following the Bondi beach terror attack. Read the details.
The University of Sydney has terminated a lecturer for a 'deeply distressing' verbal attack on students celebrating Sukkot. The incident comes amid a national rise in antisemitism and a government pledge to strengthen hate speech laws.
Hundreds gather in Sydney for funeral of 10-year-old Matilda, killed in antisemitic massacre. PM Albanese pledges new hate laws as nation reels from attack.
PM Anthony Albanese announces major reforms to Australia's hate speech legislation following the Bondi Beach terror attack. New offences and tougher penalties target antisemitism and incitement.