4 d. ago ‘He’s a coward’: Niece of Bondi victim lashes PM over royal commission

The niece of Bondi victim Boris Tetleroyd has rejected the Albanese government’s claim a federal royal commission would showcase hate speech.

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6 d. ago Hate speech offence leads to just two charges as government keeps review secret

The envoy to combat antisemitism and legal bodies have warned it may be difficult to effect the government’s ban on inciting racial hatred.

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7 d. ago New poll shows crackdown on hate speech popular among voters post Bondi attack

A new poll shows voters are in support of hate speech crackdowns following the terror attack at Bondi Beach.

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9 d. ago Perth man arrested after allegedly praising Bondi Beach gunmen in social media post

WA Police state security officers executed a search warrant at the 39-year-old’s Yangebup home on Tuesday night.

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1 week ago Bondi shooting LIVE updates: Ley’s extraordinary rebuke ‘disgusting’, says Bowen; NSW protest laws to face constitutional challenge

Follow our rolling coverage of the aftermath of the Bondi shooting, as hate speech and firearm reforms are debated more than one week after the terror attack.

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1 week ago Bondi shooting as it happened: Court releases new allegations against Bondi gunman; Hate speech reform to face scrutiny

Polling has revealed the public’s dissatisfaction with the PM and a widely felt rise in racism, particularly antisemitism. Look back at our live coverage.

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1 week ago Bondi shooting LIVE updates: Court releases new allegations against Bondi gunman; Hate speech reform to face scrutiny

New polling reveals the public’s dissatisfaction with the prime minister and shows a clear majority of Australians feel there has been a rise in racism, particularly antisemitism, in the past two years. Follow for live updates.

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2 w. ago Two years have flipped the script on free speech. Now Australia is in new territory

Legislating around hate speech has never been straightforward, but the Bondi attack has shifted the debate. Labor’s new laws will put that public sentiment to the test.

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2 w. ago Bondi shooting live updates: Islamic State say terrorist attack ‘a source of pride’; Burke speaks on hate speech, gun law reforms; 15 remain injured, one in critical condition

Five days after the Bondi Beach terror attack claimed 15 innocent lives, Australia remains on edge. Follow our live coverage.

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2 w. ago Race Discrimination Commissioner addresses hate speech reform

Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman addresses the government's proposed law reforms in the wake of the Bondi attack.

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2 w. ago Labor races to write new laws targeting hate preachers over Christmas

The Albanese government is racing to write new hate speech laws over Christmas, and is preparing to recall parliament next month to vote on tougher action on antisemitism after Sunday’s Bondi massacre.

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2 w. ago AFP warns raids imminent as authorities move in on hate speech

The head of the federal police has warned that raids are imminent, as officers move in on "hate preachers".

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2 w. ago In the UK, protesters are arrested for calling for an ‘intifada’. The NSW treasurer has just declared it hate speech

The state government will step up monitoring of hate speech to “stamp out the culture of antisemitism” as Palestine advocates defend use of the controversial “intifada” phrase.

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2 w. ago NSW treasurer declares ‘intifada’ protest chant is hate speech

The state government will step up monitoring of hate speech to “stamp out the culture of antisemitism” as Palestine advocates defend use of the controversial “intifada” phrase.

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2 w. ago Queensland to ban more hate symbols in fight against antisemitism

Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said “everything” was on the table in Queensland’s crackdown on hate speech, but the government would not rush its response.

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2 w. ago Anthony Albanese unveils package of new laws against hate speech

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a raft of legislation that will crack down on hate speech.

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3 w. ago Victoria enters election year on political knife’s edge as opposition support surges

The latest Resolve Political Monitor shows Jess Wilson is the most popular Liberal leader since the survey began and voters back Labor’s youth crime changes.

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