Premier backs down on protester face mask ban

Plans to crack down on protesters wearing face coverings and masks in a bid to improve social cohesion will be watered down, a move which has sparked a police and community backlash. Read more

Ban on Nazi salute, symbols one step closer in Victoria

A Victorian ban on the Nazi salute is one step closer with legislation to be introduced to parliament. Read more

Nazi symbol ban goes under the spotlight in new inquiry

A proposed ban on Nazi symbols will go under the spotlight after attention on the hateful ideology was thrust back into the public arena following a protest in Victoria. Read more

Knesset passes law to strip citizenship of terrorists

Knesset lawmakers gave final approval to legislation to strip Israeli citizenship from Arab terrorists and their families. Read more

Conversion bill delayed, but tensions over issues associated with Jewish law remain

The Knesset, which was to vote to revamp rules regarding Jewish conversion, has delayed the bill until the start of its summer session in May due to the political sensitivity of the issue. Read more