Former Burgertory boss incited racial hate at Melbourne rally, judge says
Hash Tayeh, former owner of the Burgertory chain, was found to have breached hate speech laws during a pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne.
Police return art posters of Trump and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms to Canberra venue after no charges laid
Canberra police returned art posters depicting various world leaders in Nazi uniforms to a local music venue and decided not to lay charges under new hate symbol laws.
No charges, posters to be returned to Canberra bar after seizures under new hate laws
Canberra police will return seized posters to a local bar owner as they have decided not to press charges under new hate laws.
New laws flagged after 'violent' attacks on gay and bisexual Sydney teens
NSW Premier Chris Minns announced potential new laws targeting violent crimes against gay and bisexual individuals in response to recent violent attacks.
Minister reveals process has started to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir under new hate laws
Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announces that the process to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir has begun under newly established hate group laws.
Man arrested after synagogue attack in Australia
A man has been arrested in Brisbane, Australia, suspected of a hate crime after crashing into the gate of a synagogue.
Campbell Newman criticises new Queensland hate speech laws
Former Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has criticized new hate speech laws in Queensland, claiming they represent a dangerous infringement on free speech rights.
'Clearly artworks': Arts lawyer fears chilling effect after police seized posters
Arts lawyer warns that new hate speech laws could suppress artistic expression after police seized provocative posters from a Canberra venue.
Afternoon Update: art posters test hate symbol laws; Wellington’s sewage ‘catastrophe’; and when sleep tricks go wrong
Police in Canberra have seized art posters depicting world leaders in Nazi uniforms for investigation under hate symbol laws.
Hate laws put free speech at risk, constitutional expert tells inquiry
A constitutional law expert has warned that new hate laws in New South Wales may threaten free speech amid rising right-wing extremism.
Bar declared crime scene as ACT police seize 'clearly satirical' posters under new hate laws
Canberra police seized satirical posters featuring world leaders in Nazi-like uniforms from a bar, declaring it a crime scene under new hate laws.
Rightwing thinktank joins backlash to Queensland’s ‘vague’ proposed hate speech laws
A rightwing thinktank in Australia raises concerns about new proposed hate speech laws in Queensland, arguing they may threaten free speech.
WA to introduce new protests laws in bid to protect 'social cohesion'
The WA government plans to introduce new legislation addressing hate speech and protest regulations to enhance social cohesion amid recent incidents.
Queensland moves to ban pro-Palestine slogan ‘from the river to the sea’ under sweeping new hate speech laws
Queensland's government is proposing new hate speech laws to ban the phrase 'from the river to the sea' following a recent terror attack, in an effort to curb incitement and hate speech.
Australian opposition coalition reached an agreement after the rift caused by hate speech laws
In Australia, the conservative opposition coalition has reunited after a rift over hate speech laws enacted following a mass shooting incident.
New Queensland hate speech laws to ban slogans and symbols
The Queensland government has proposed new hate speech laws banning certain slogans and symbols in response to rising tensions after the Bondi terror attack.
Coalition to reunite after Sussan Ley brokers deal with David Littleproud to end second split
The Coalition in Australia is poised to reunite after a deal brokered by Sussan Ley with David Littleproud, ending a rift caused by disputes over hate speech laws.
Rabbi condemns derogatory slur spray-painted on Andrew Hastie's office
Perth rabbi Daniel Lieberman criticized graffiti targeting federal MP Andrew Hastie's office after his social media support for laws against hate groups.
Teachers face sack for hate speech in NSW classrooms, premier says
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns announced that educators could be fired for hate speech due to new laws intended to ensure safety following recent terrorist attacks.
Nationals who defied shadow cabinet would sit on backbench for six months under Coalition peace deal
Three National senators who opposed Labor’s hate speech laws will have to sit on the backbench for six months under a proposed peace deal to reunite the Coalition, as discussed by Sussan Ley and David Littleproud.
Australian chapter of Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir has no plans to disband before Labor’s hate speech laws
The Australian chapter of Hizb ut-Tahrir announced it will not disband prior to the Labor government's introduction of hate speech legislation, following comments from the National Socialist Network regarding their own potential disbandment.
Senior Liberals urge colleagues to vote against Labor’s hate speech and gun laws in wake of Bondi terror attack
Senior Liberals are pushing their colleagues to oppose Labor's swift legislation on hate speech and gun laws following the Bondi terror attack, amid internal divisions within the party.
Asio chief given powers to recommend organisations be proscribed as hate groups under Labor’s new laws
Australia's spy chief will now have the authority to recommend that organizations be classified as hate groups as part of new laws introduced by the Labor government aimed at combating hate speech and vilification.
New California bill named after Charlie Kirk, Melissa Hortman adds 'political affiliation' to hate crimes
A new California bill seeks to classify political affiliation as a protected characteristic in hate crime laws, named after Charlie Kirk and Melissa Hortman, who were murdered last year.
Quoting religious text could be defence against Australia’s new hate speech laws, draft bill shows
The Albanese government's draft hate speech laws may allow individuals to defend their actions by claiming they were quoting from a religious text.
Australia Tightens Hate Speech Laws After Bondi Beach Shooting
The Australian government is set to introduce new hate speech laws in response to a mass shooting at Bondi Beach that resulted in 15 deaths during a Hanukkah celebration, raising concerns about potential impacts on free speech.
PM recalls parliament to fast-track hate speech and gun laws in wake of Bondi terror attack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is convening parliament early to advance legislation on tougher hate speech laws and gun reform following the Bondi terror attack.