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Federal Parliament passes Australia's toughest hate speech and hate crime laws with mandatory sentencing
Federal Parliament has passed what the government calls Australia’s toughest laws against hate speech and hate crimes. Labor conceded to Coalition demands for mandatory sentencing to secure support for the bill.
'Toughest ever laws' against hate crimes backed in Federal Parliament
Minimum jail sentences are planned as part of a crackdown on hate crimes by the federal government.Amid an escalation of attacks, graffiti and other incidents including against Jewish people in Australia,
Federal mandatory sentences for terror offences, displaying hate symbols in new hate crimes laws pass
Displaying hate symbols, funding terrorism and terror crimes will now carry mandatory minimum sentences federally after the laws successfully passed parliament on Thursday.
Australia's hate crime law gives Nazi salutes mandatory jail
Australia passed anti-hate crime laws that include minimum sentences for displaying hate symbols like the Nazi salute. It comes as acts of antisemitism are on the rise in Australia.
Australia's toughest ever anti-terror laws pass parliament
Australia's toughest ever "anti-terror" laws have passed parliament, promising mandatory prison sentences for publicly displaying any terror symbol.
Australia introduces mandatory jail time for hate crimes following surge in antisemitism
Australia has introduced strict laws to combat hate crimes, introducing mandatory minimum sentences for a range of terrorism offences and the display of hate symbols, following a spate of antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.
Trumpism reaches Down Under: Australian MP Ben Dawkins changes his name to 'Aussie Trump'
An Australian state lawmaker, formerly known as Ben Dawkins, has changed his name to "Aussie Trump" as a protest against the ...
Hate-crimes bill could have ‘chilling effect’ on free speech, Christian schools warn
Christian schools have warned that Labor’s hate-speech laws could be “weaponised” against religious teachings and have a ...
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Parliament returns as election countdown begins
Federal parliament will come back for the first time this year, amid speculation it might be the last time it sits before ...
Australian democracy is not dead, but needs help to ensure its survival
A new audit of Australia’s democracy finds it generally in good shape, but with pressing issues that need addressing.
Greens to demand activity test be totally scrapped if hung parliament
Labor would be pushed to spend millions of dollars more in childcare support should it face a hung parliament, as the Greens ...