https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/26/hate-speech-legislation-human-rights-crime/
Jan 26, 2026 - New hate speech legislation means the Home Affairs minister will have the power to decide if you've committed, or will commit, a crime.
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https://www.thepinknews.com/2016/02/15/australian-anti-gay-marriage-groups-want-hate-speech-laws-suspended-for-public-vote/
Sep 20, 2021 - The anti-gay marriage lobby in Australia is urging the government to suspend anti-discrimination laws ahead of a public vote on equal marriage.
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https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/christians-and-muslim-leaders-unite-against-bondi-hate-speech-laws-20260116-p5nukn.html
Jan 16, 2026 - Echoing the concerns of Liberal MPs, top religious leaders argue the attempt to crack down on antisemitic Islamist hate preachers might also capture reasonable...
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https://7news.com.au/sunrise/hate-speech-laws-explained-as-neo-nazi-group-disbands-days-before-parliamentary-vote-c-21302030
Controversial chants could theoretically come under the new laws.
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https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/21/liberals-nationals-coalition-hate-speech-laws-emmanuel-macron-trump/
Jan 20, 2026 - The Liberals and Nationals have found themselves at odds over the Albanese government's hate speech legislation.
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https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/am/-toughest-hate-speech-laws-ever-michelle-rowland/106222994
Jan 12, 2026 - The Attorney-General Michelle Rowland says that once passed, the legislation will be the toughest hate speech laws "ever seen" in Australia.
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https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/christians-and-muslim-leaders-unite-against-bondi-hate-speech-laws-20260116-p5nukn.html
Jan 16, 2026 - Echoing the concerns of Liberal MPs, top religious leaders argue the attempt to crack down on antisemitic Islamist hate preachers might also capture reasonable...
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https://www.9news.com.au/national/hate-speech-laws-greens-suggest-government-needs-to-start-afresh-with-refroms/1e4402de-6864-4b21-9958-97407c613242
Jan 17, 2026 - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has separated Labor's proposed package of hate and gun laws after the Green...
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