Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:52am on 18 Dec 2025,Thursday International
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a crackdown on hate speech after a deadly shooting at Bondi Beach. Fifteen people were killed when gunmen attacked a Jewish event during Hanukkah. Albanese said new laws will target people who spread hate and violence. The government will create a new offence for serious hate speech. Courts will treat hate as a factor in sentencing. Visa rules will be tightened for offenders. A taskforce will also work to stop antisemitism in schools and online. Albanese said Jewish Australians must feel safe. Some groups supported the move, while others warned about free speech concerns. (PC: BBC)
