4 d. 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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4 d. ago Why WA’s gun laws may become a road map for the rest of the nation

While terrorism ignited the latest calls for gun reform, WA’s gun law shakeup was driven by shocking acts of domestic violence and organised crime.

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4 d. ago Bondi shooting as it happened: Accused terrorist Naveed Akram charged with 15 murders, dozens of offences; Minns flags NSW gun law reform; Frydenberg lashes PM in angry speech

Parts of the crime scene at Bondi Beach reopened on Wednesday afternoon after families of the victims visited the site. Look back on our coverage.

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5 d. ago Bondi shooting live updates: Accused terrorist Naveed Akram charged with 15 murders, dozens of offences; Minns flags NSW gun law reform; Frydenberg lashes PM in angry speech

Australia is waking to fresh developments in the investigation of Sunday’s deadly shooting, with police confirming one of the alleged gunmen has regained consciousness. Follow our live coverage.

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6 d. ago Howard slams Albanese’s leadership, calls changes to gun laws a ‘diversion’

Former prime minister John Howard has declared the government’s push to reform gun laws following the Bondi terror attack a distraction from fighting antisemitism.

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7 d. ago Parliament could be recalled before Christmas to reform gun laws

Police say a father and son are responsible for Australia’s worst mass shooting in decades.

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