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.
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.
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.
Federal Parliament is being recalled early to discuss proposed new hate speech laws. Get the latest details on the debate and potential impacts.
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.
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.
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.
Canberra residents are divided over the annual Summernats festival, with calls for its permanent relocation. Meanwhile, global tensions rise over Trump's Venezuela invasion and local hate crimes are scrutinised.
WA Police are investigating shocking anti-Semitic graffiti in Spearwood. Authorities vow to prosecute offenders under tough new laws. Read the latest.
Readers blast Coalition MPs for campaigning to weaken hate speech laws while criticising Albanese on anti-Semitism. Plus, Gaza editorial, ACT debt, and fireworks debate.
Two men were seriously injured in a stabbing on Lygon Street, Carlton, on New Year's Eve. Police are investigating the targeted attack and seeking witnesses.
Newcastle police are investigating white nationalist flyers dropped in letterboxes. MP Tim Crakanthorp condemns the act, urging residents to report. Full details.
Townsville sees a dramatic 40% fall in property crime victims, credited to a targeted police operation. Discover how Operation Uniform North is making the community safer.
Dr Dvir Abramovich argues a Royal Commission into antisemitism is a crucial step to rebuild trust and address hate, but warns it's not a cure-all. Read his powerful call for action.
A 36-year-old man faces court after being arrested for allegedly displaying tattoos depicting designated hate symbols at a Newcastle beach on Christmas Eve. Read the full details.
ACT Jewish community calls for clearer, more enforceable hate speech laws as Attorney-General Tara Cheyne declines to commit to banning specific protest chants. A new national database reveals the territory's enforcement challenges.
The federal government accelerates a national hate crime database following the Bondi Junction terror attack. Learn about the new measures and community safety plans.
A Perth man faces court accused of spreading anti-Semitic material online following a public tip-off to WA Police. Read the full details of the investigation and charges.
Members of Canberra's Jewish community call on the Albanese government to safeguard the right to protest while drafting new hate speech laws in response to the Bondi Beach attack. Read their concerns.
South Coast unions condemn NSW's new laws banning protests after terror events, branding them undemocratic. Legal challenges are already underway. Read the full story.
Police in Queensland and NSW have made arrests over alleged anti-Semitic graffiti and abuse. A 27-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman face charges. Read the full details.
NSW Premier Chris Minns recalls parliament to push through sweeping firearm reforms and bans on terrorist symbols following the Bondi Beach mass shooting. The legislation faces political opposition.
Exclusive data reveals a 15% spike in Cairns crime from 2024 to 2025. Police highlight trends in theft, property damage, and public order offences. Read the full analysis.
NSW Premier Chris Minns calls for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack and announces new laws banning hate symbols. A national day of reflection is planned.
ACT Police say white supremacist flyers distributed in Canberra suburbs break no laws, as PM Anthony Albanese announces plans for tougher federal hate speech legislation. Read the full story.
The WA government announces plans to increase penalties for hate crimes and introduce new offences, responding to community calls for stronger action against prejudice-driven violence.
New crime data exposes Geelong's most dangerous suburbs. See the shocking figures for Corio, Norlane, and more. Find out what's being done to tackle crime in your area.
Former Labor MP Mike Kelly accuses the Albanese government of moving too slowly to strengthen hate speech laws and tackle extremism, as new measures are unveiled. Read the full story.
Pressure mounts on the Albanese government to call a royal commission into the Bondi massacre. Analysis reveals leadership failures and delayed action on hate speech laws.
PM Anthony Albanese reveals a major legislative package targeting hate speech, online extremism, and social division. Learn the key changes and their impact.