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?
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 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Newcastle police are investigating white nationalist flyers dropped in letterboxes. MP Tim Crakanthorp condemns the act, urging residents to report. Full details.
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.
Explore the deep cultural and legal reasons why Australia's approach to free speech is more restrained than America's absolute First Amendment protection. Understand the historical context shaping this key difference.
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.