Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:25am on 18 Dec 2025,Thursday International
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a major legislative push to crack down on hate speech and extremist “preachers of hate” in the wake of the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack, which killed 15 people at a Hanukkah event. The government will adopt recommendations from an antisemitism envoy, introducing aggravated hate speech offences, increased penalties for violent hate speech, and a federal offence for serious vilification. New powers will allow visa cancellation for those who spread division, and a task force will ensure antisemitism education across schools. Critics call for even stronger action, including banning hate preachers and a royal commission.
