Hate Speech Laws Australia

5 days agothe combatting antisemitism, hate and extremism bill 2026 is a comprehensive package of reforms to further criminalise hateful conduct, and ensure that those that seek to spread hate,. 3 days agoparliament will return early next week to debate new hate speech laws. But what exactly does the legislation include?

Schedule 1 contains amendments to criminal law relating to hate speech, racial hatred, radicalisation, firearms and. 4 days agothe federal government’s hate speech laws, urgently written following the bondi beach attack in december and covering a complex and contentious area of law, have been met with. 2 days agoaustralian pm anthony albanese’s labor government introduced a hate speech and gun law reform bill one week before it’s due to be voted on in parliament.

The australian government and nsw government recently updated their hate crime laws. 5 days agopolitics eight key changes in labor's sweeping hate speech and gun laws new offences and penalties could target individuals, including religious leaders, who incite hatred or division. 2 days agothe impact on free speech of a proposed suite of commonwealth legislative amendments to combat antisemitism, hate and extremism, is being widely debated.

4 days agonew hate speech laws must balance free speech and protection parliament has been recalled early to debate the labor government’s new hate speech bill. Jul 21, 2025the introduction of s 93z incorporates elements of commonwealth law while adding nsw-specific penalties and powers, creating a balanced, state-based response to hate-motivated.