Hate speech laws could be ‘salvaged’ after backdown

Despite criticising Labor’s proposed hate speech laws as unsalvageable, the coalition is looking to get elements passed in an emergency session. Read more

Labor remains open to ‘other ideas’ on hate speech laws

The prime minister is making a last-ditch bid for bipartisan support for sweeping hate speech laws after failing to win backing from the coalition or the Greens.

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Neo-Nazi’s defiant vow in bail bid over ‘rhetorical rape’ charge

A former lieutenant of Australia’s neo-Nazi network has distanced himself from the group amid claims he called for the “rhetorical rape” of a politician. Read more

‘Team Australia’ claim by man charged over MP threats

A man staring down jail time for allegedly threatening to kill a federal politician caused a stir after leaving court for the first time. Read more

Hate crackdown spells end for Australia’s neo-Nazis

Having spent months trying to position themselves as a mainstream political force, the country’s most vocal neo-Nazi groups will fold to avoid arrest. Read more

Writers’ festival cancelled

The axing of a Palestinian-Australian author has led to the cancellation of one of Australia’s premier writers’ festivals as its embattled board stepped down. Read more

Hate crackdown revealed as day of mourning announced

Australians will commemorate the 15 innocent people killed in the terrorist attack at Bondi as the prime minister unveils details of laws criminalising hate speech. Read more

‘Hate in hearts’: illegal prayer halls hit after Bondi

Extremist preachers using unlicensed premises to radicalise followers could be on the hook for more than $100,000 as local councils are enlisted to combat hate. Read more

Festival ‘must answer’ for dropping Palestinian author

Palestinian-Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah says her cancellation by a major national festival was calculated to link her to the Bondi massacre. Read more

Writers’ mass exodus after festival bans Palestinian

Dozens of authors have withdrawn from a major Australian festival over a decision to remove its only Palestinian writer because of “cultural sensitivities”. Read more

Antisemitism envoy says Bondi royal commission can drive change

A royal commission examining the Bondi terror attack can drive meaningful change across Australian society, the nation’s special envoy to combat antisemitism says, as political pressure builds for federal ministers to be called to account.

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Writers’ festival drops Palestinian-Australian author

The board of a major festival has cancelled the appearance of a prominent Palestinian author citing ‘cultural sensitivity’ following the Bondi terror attack. Read more

Defence, security leaders join royal commission call

Australia’s defence and national security leaders are calling for a royal commission into antisemitism as Anthony Albanese leaves the door open to the inquiry. Read more

Pressure to widen the net on anti-vilification laws

The LGBTQI+ community and supporters are calling for hate speech laws to protect all minorities while acknowledging the need to crack down on antisemitism. Read more

Man facing Nazi symbol charges asks to leave country

A man accused of displaying Nazi symbols has been caught in a tug of war between prosecutors and immigration authorities after he sought removal from Australia. Read more

Israel offers training to counter terror inspired by IS

Israeli is extensively qualified to train Australian police in fighting terrorism and anti-Semitism, according to one of its senior government ministers. Read more

Israel offers training to counter terror inspired by IS

Israel insists it is willing to train Australian police in countering terrorism and antisemitism while accusing the federal government of lacking action on “radical Islam”. Read more

‘National crisis’: Leaders back Bondi royal commission

Former Reserve Bank governors, business leaders and politicians are uniting to call for a royal commission following the Bondi Beach terror attack. Read more

PM’s royal commission resistance ‘politically damaging’

The prime minister may have painted himself into a corner by refusing to call a royal commission into Australia’s worst massacre in decades, an expert says. Read more

Minns won’t lobby PM for national royal commission

The NSW premier will stay in his lane as calls continue to mount on the prime minister for a national royal commission into the Bondi terror attack. Read more

Questions remain over Bondi shooters’ Philippines trip

The father and son duo who carried out the Bondi Beach attack might have travelled to the Philippines in a failed attempt to meet someone, an expert says. Read more

‘Bring us together’: PM holds firm on terrorist review

The federal government is remaining steadfast in its commitment to a mass shooting probe as Jewish communities continue to demand a full royal commission. Read more

Strong security pledge as Jewish families plead with PM

The NSW Premier has heralded a new chapter in the state’s security protocols and resources following a deadly antisemitic terrorist attack. Read more

‘Stop him’: Bondi hero recounts confronting gunman

A tobacconist who went viral for his extraordinary bravery wrestling one of the Bondi Beach gunmen has spoken out for the first time about his instinctive actions. Read more

PM resists Bondi beach terror attack royal commission

A retired intelligence chief will lead a review into the agency’s response to the Bondi attack, but the opposition and Jewish groups want a royal commission. Read more

Minns vows to keep racist preacher’s prayer hall shut

The NSW Premier said he will do all he can to keep a racist preacher’s prayer hall closed in a bid to confront division in the wake of the Bondi Beach massacre. Read more

Man charged over neo-Nazi stickers and salutes

A man accused of repeatedly performing Nazi salutes and putting up “propaganda-style” stickers on public buildings has been charged as Jewish leaders urge authorities to treat anti-Semitism as a public safety issue.
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‘Absolutely essential’: premier backs swift protest ban

Senior police have taken less than a day to deploy anti-protest powers that were rushed into law after the Bondi Beach terror attack.
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Sydney to Hobart pays tribute to Bondi victims

The Sydney to Hobart will pay tribute to the victims of the Bondi terror attack when the 80th running of the race commences on Boxing Day. Read more

Vow to quash terrorism after Sydney ‘changed forever’

After pushing through emergency legislation to curb gun ownership and protests, a state premier is vowing not to let a terrorist attack divide Australians. Read more

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