Byrnes honours Bondi victims, condemns hate in Parliament
Cunningham MP Alison Byrnes mourns the 15 lives lost in the Bondi shootings, praising heroes and calling for unity ahead of the National Day of Mourning. Read her full speech.
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Govt Pushes Historic Reforms After Bondi Tragedy
The Australian government is set to pass sweeping gun control and hate speech laws following the Bondi terror attack. Education Minister Jason Clare delivered an emotional plea for unity.
Political fallout from Bondi attack boosts One Nation
Analysis: The Bondi massacre political response has failed both major parties, with One Nation surging in polls. Can Albanese reverse the trend by addressing immigration concerns?
Senate vote reveals deep flaws in major party leadership
A crucial Senate vote on hate speech and gun laws exposes a crisis of leadership for both PM Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, with One Nation surging in the polls. Read the full analysis.
Parliament honours Bondi terror victims in historic session
Federal Parliament returned early to honour the 15 victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack, with Jewish MPs reciting ancient prayers and leaders vowing action against hate. Read the full story.
ACT considers criminal penalties for hate speech
The ACT government is reviewing its anti-vilification laws, proposing criminal penalties for extreme hate speech to protect Jewish, Muslim, and LGBTIQA+ communities. Read the details.
Govt splits bill to secure gun law passage after terror
Health Minister Mark Butler denies a backflip as the Albanese government separates gun buyback laws from hate speech reforms to ensure passage. Parliament faces a critical test of unity this week.
Secret Art Workshop Beneath Australian Parliament House
Explore the hidden art workshop deep in Parliament House's basement, where a team of 20 conservators manages a 5000-piece collection with a precise rotation plan to protect national treasures.
Labor to scrap racial hatred offence, separate gun reforms
PM Anthony Albanese announces major changes to hate crimes bill, decoupling gun control from speech laws after political rejection. Read the latest on the legislative overhaul.
PM's hate crimes package stares down bipartisan rejection
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's proposed hate speech laws are in jeopardy after the Greens joined the Coalition to oppose the legislation. Parliament will debate the bill in an emergency sitting.
Ley's Authority Challenged Over Hate Speech, Gun Reform Bill
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces internal dissent as colleagues oppose Albanese's sweeping hate speech and gun laws. Analysis reveals deepening Coalition divisions. Read the full story.
Hate speech laws and royal commission repeat past failures
As Australia rushes new hate speech laws and a royal commission into anti-Semitism, experts warn we are failing to learn from the 1991 inquiry into racist violence. Will history repeat itself?
Coalition courts irrelevance on hate speech bill
The federal opposition faces political marginalisation by rejecting compromise on new hate speech and gun laws, handing the government the moral high ground and empowering the Greens.
WA Urged to Adopt National Anti-Hate Laws
WA is the only state without specific anti-vilification laws. Brian Grieg demands urgent reform to protect LGBTQI+, Jewish, and Muslim communities from rising hate speech.
Perils of legislating language after Bondi massacre
Analysis: The Albanese government's rush to enact hate-speech laws after the Bondi attack risks creating ambiguous, performative legislation. Should we wait for the Royal Commission?
New Hate Speech Laws: 10-Year Jail Terms Proposed
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says proposed laws targeting hate speech and guns are a direct response to the Bondi terror attack. The Opposition criticises the speed and religious exemptions.
Vanstone slams hypocrisy in Adelaide Writers Week cancellation
Former minister Amanda Vanstone argues the cancellation of Adelaide Writers Week was not a free speech issue, but a result of protestors inflicting damage. Read her full analysis.
Political Whiplash: A Real Pain in the Neck for Australia
Australia's political landscape is reeling from 'whiplash' as rushed hate speech laws and a royal commission U-turn follow the Bondi attack. Explore the dangers of hasty policy and eroding public trust.
Readers' Letters: Australia Day Debate, Scams & Local Concerns
Newcastle Herald readers share diverse views on Australia Day's meaning, hate speech laws, local scams, and community safety in a series of passionate letters to the editor.
Thompson slams PM's gun control and hate speech law merger
Federal MP Phillip Thompson accuses the Prime Minister of a political stunt by merging gun control with hate speech laws. Read his full critique and the government's response.
Hate speech crackdown sees neo-Nazi group disband
A proposed crackdown on hate speech has prompted a neo-Nazi group to disband. The new laws could see jail terms of up to 10 years for hate preachers.
Albanese's post-Bondi laws face political, legal challenges
The Albanese government's sweeping anti-terrorism and hate speech legislation, drafted after the Bondi massacre, faces a battle for passage and potential High Court challenges. Read the analysis.
Canberra's Jewish community divided on new hate speech laws
New ACT hate speech laws propose jail for inciting violence, but community leaders fear limited consultation and gaps in protecting other minorities. Read the full debate.
Parliament recalled early for urgent hate speech and gun laws
Federal Parliament is being recalled early to debate urgent new hate speech and gun control legislation following the Bondi massacre. Read the details and analysis.
Adelaide Writers' Week director resigns over censorship row
Adelaide Writers' Week descends into chaos as director Louise Adler resigns, protesting the board's decision to cancel Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Over 100 authors have now withdrawn.
Parliament Recalled for Hate Speech Law Debate
Federal Parliament is being recalled early to discuss proposed new hate speech laws. Get the latest details on the debate and potential impacts.
Parliament recalled as Ministers defend Bondi inquiry timing
Federal Parliament will reconvene on January 19 to debate new hate speech and gun laws. WA Labor Ministers defend the timing of the Bondi attack royal commission announcement.
Hateful graffiti removed in Welshpool, mayor responds
Victoria Park Council swiftly removed 'hateful' graffiti in Welshpool. Mayor Karen Vernon condemns the act, reaffirming the town's commitment to inclusion and diversity. Report urgent issues directly to council.
Parliament recalled to debate new hate speech laws
Federal MPs will return early to debate Australia's 'toughest ever' hate laws, targeting radicalisation and visa cancellations, following the Bondi terror attack. Read the latest.
Adelaide Festival Drops Palestinian Writer
The Adelaide Festival board's decision to cancel a Palestinian writer's event ignites a fierce debate on censorship, free speech, and artistic integrity in Australia's cultural scene. Read the full story.
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