Government's hate speech laws set to pass

Hate speech compromise signals fresh battles ahead

Despite community hopes of a better outcome, the performance in Canberra sets up another anxious year of tension and conflict.

Labor's hate laws pass despite a divided Coalition

The federal government has passed new laws targeting hate groups with support from the Liberals, while the Nationals voted against it.

Hate speech laws pass Parliament following gun law call

REC Albanese’s hate speech bill has passed the Parliament after all but one Liberal senator voted with the government to pass the legislation.

Government's hate speech laws set to pass

The federal government's hate speech laws are set to pass parliament after it struck a deal with the opposition.

Contentious anti-hate laws to pass in last-minute deal

A deal has been struck on major reforms cracking down on groups that spew hatred, despite criticism the laws will stifle legitimate political debate. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley said her party had “fixed” the government’s legislation, strengthening the bill and narrowing its scope. The laws, which have passed the House of Representatives and will go to the Senate, are designed to curb the influence of anti-Semitic hate preachers in the wake of …