‘Desperately sorry’: Wong apologises to Jewish community after Bondi attack
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has apologised to Australians and the Jewish community following the Bondi Beach terror attack, conceding the federal government could have done more to confront antisemitism and hate speech.
The words that shut down racist preacher’s prayer hall
Hard-line Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad and his followers are searching for a new home after their controversial prayer hall in a medical centre was shuttered. Read more
PM rules out pre-Christmas recall after Bondi attacks
Federal parliament won’t be recalled for an emergency session before Christmas to legislate measures to limit anti-Semitism and hate speech after the Bondi massacre.
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Hate preachers on notice as Bondi victims mourned
The youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi Beach terror attacks have been laid to rest as the government moves ahead with cracking down on extremist clerics. Read more
Plan to expel preachers spewing hate after Bondi attack
People found to be spouting racial hatred could have their visas cancelled as the government seeks to stamp out extremism after the deadly Bondi attack.
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Push for migration, hate speech shift after massacre
The government is under pressure to bolster hate speech laws after pledging to strengthen migration rules to ensure people with antisemitic views can’t settle in the country following the Bondi massacre. Read more
‘Go home’: neo-Nazi’s visa torn up after shock protest
One of the 60 demonstrators who took part in a fascist protest touting Hitler slogans outside a state parliament has had his visa cancelled. Read more
Mayors unite on Gold Coast to confront surge in antisemitism
In response to surging antisemitism, more than 250 mayors and councillors representing nearly 100 municipal councils convened on the Gold Coast last week for the first-ever Australian Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism.
New report finds online hate follows fires at Melbourne synagogues
When Melbourne’s Adass Synagogue was burned to the ground in late 2024, and the East Melbourne Synagogue’s entrance was set ablaze on 4 July 2025, you might have expected widespread public condemnation and solidarity.
Sydney preacher’s new speech inflames tensions ahead of key court ruling
A Sydney-based Islamic preacher facing legal action over allegedly antisemitic remarks has delivered a new speech accusing the “Jewish lobby” of attempting to undermine Islam, further inflaming tensions ahead of a high-profile court ruling.
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies supports NSW government on hate speech laws
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has today strongly endorsed the Minns government’s decision to uphold the state’s new hate speech laws, rejecting calls for their repeal as a dangerous step backward.
Warnings people could die, as hate speech intensifies
A lack of action on antisemitism may result in people being killed, leaders are warning, as community groups criticise authorities for not acting fast enough. Read more
Bipartisan backing for tougher hate-speech penalties
The coalition has signalled it is willing to work alongside the government to strengthen hate-speech laws, amid rising levels of anti-Semitism. Read more
Thousands of extremists posts removed from social media
More than 2500 violent or extremist social media posts have been removed from online platforms following requests by the federal government in the past six months. Read more
Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist ‘ratbags’
State laws criminalising hate speech are being reviewed in NSW after ugly public incidents following the outbreak of conflict in Gaza. Read more
Indigenous Friends of Israel condemns Adelaide Writers Festival
February 24, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Adelaide Writers Festival has invited two overseas pro-Palestine and anti-Israel writers resulting in the SA Premier announcing he will not attend the festival. Read more
Muslim cleric stood down for hate speech
November 23, 2016 by Keren Cook
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An Auckland-based Muslim cleric who delivered a series of hate speeches has been permanently stood down. Read more
