Liberal Split on Labor's Hate Speech and Gun Laws
Senior Liberals urge colleagues to reject Labor's fast-tracked legislation on hate speech and gun control, creating a major rift within the Coalition. Read the latest political fallout.
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Australia Considers Expanding Hate Speech Protections
The Australian government is considering stronger legal protections against hate speech for LGBTQ+ people, religious groups, and people with disabilities following the Bondi attack. Read the latest.
Australia's history of banning political groups raises concerns
As Australia's Labor government proposes new hate speech laws, a look back at the nation's troubled history of outlawing political groups suggests such moves are rarely wise or necessary. Learn the lessons from the past.
Ukip's new logo likened to Nazi iron cross
The Electoral Commission is assessing a new Ukip emblem criticised for echoing Nazi-style imagery. Anti-racism campaigners warn of far-right normalisation. Read the full story.
Australian Literary Festival Cancelled After Mass Boycott
Adelaide Writers' Week collapses after board's decision to exclude Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah prompts mass speaker withdrawals and resignations. Read the full story.
Australia's New Hate Group Laws Bring 15-Year Jail Terms
Australia's PM Albanese introduces new laws to list hate groups with lower thresholds, granting Asio chief powers to recommend bans. Neo-Nazi group disbands ahead of bill.
Hate speech law loophole and Queensland flood fears
Australia's PM to detail hate speech crackdown amid a potential legal loophole. Plus, Queensland flood isolation fears and calls to reassess the US alliance. Read the latest.
Albanese's Hate Speech Laws Ignite Political Row
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces fierce opposition over proposed hate speech laws, as Coalition accuses Labor of stifling free debate. Read the latest political clash.
Mississippi synagogue targeted for 'Jewish ties' in arson
A man has been charged after a suspected arson attack on a historic Mississippi synagogue. The FBI says he admitted targeting it due to its 'Jewish ties'. Read more on this hate crime.
Religious Text Defence in Australia's New Hate Speech Bill
Draft legislation reveals a defence for quoting religious texts in Australia's proposed hate speech crackdown, part of a sweeping post-Bondi bill. Read the full details.
Ban on 'Globalise the Intifada' May Harm Muslim Australians
A NSW inquiry hears a proposed ban on the phrase 'Globalise the Intifada' could disproportionately impact Muslim Australians. Read the full testimony and implications.
PM recalls parliament for Bondi motion and hate speech laws
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recalled parliament early to hold a condolence motion for the Bondi attack victims and push for urgent hate speech and gun reform legislation.
PM Recalls Parliament for Urgent Hate Speech, Gun Laws
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recalls parliament to fast-track new hate speech laws and a national gun buyback scheme following the Bondi terror attack. The legislation aims to be the toughest of its kind in Australia.
NSW Councils Get New Powers to Close Unlawful Places of Worship
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns announces sweeping reforms granting councils stronger powers to shut down unlawful places of worship and combat hate speech. Read the full details.
Three arrested over alleged racist attack on imam
A Muslim religious leader was punched after being forced off a Melbourne freeway. Police condemn the alleged racially motivated attack. Read the full story.
Guardian's 2025 charity appeal raises £900k for hope
The Guardian's 2025 charity appeal has raised £900,000 for five grassroots charities combating hate and division. Donations are still open to support vital community work across the UK.
Cross-party MPs unite to fight far-right hate with charity
Labour MP Gurinder Singh Josan and former Tory MP Kris Hopkins are trustees of Hope Unlimited, a charity funding grassroots projects to combat racism and division in UK communities. Read their story.
Gun Lobby's 'Fight of Our Lives' Against New Australian Laws
Australia's gun lobby mobilises against a government crackdown following the Bondi massacre, framing it as an unjust attack on legal owners. Read the inside story of the escalating battle.
Margate far-right demo fuels 'go home' chant debate
A far-right demonstration in Margate, Kent, has ignited a crucial conversation about identity, belonging, and the rise in hate crime in the UK. Readers share their complex DNA stories.
Activist groups challenge NSW protest restrictions in court
Civil liberties groups launch a constitutional challenge against NSW laws restricting protests after terror attacks. The case questions the implied freedom of political communication.
MP asks for probe into Israeli foreign influence dossier
NSW Labor MP Anthony D'Adam calls for an investigation into whether Israel breached foreign interference laws by targeting him and other politicians in a report. Read the full story.
Protester detained over 'intifada' jacket in Sydney
A 53-year-old woman was arrested at a Sydney protest for wearing a 'globalise the intifada' jacket. Released without charge, she claims police overreach as NSW considers new hate speech laws. Read the full story.
Greta Thunberg arrested in London over Palestine Action sign
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London for holding a sign supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers. The author reveals her daughter provided the crayon, sparking a family debate on UK protest laws.
Parliament recalled early for hate speech and gun law crackdown
Australia's federal parliament is being recalled early to debate new laws targeting 'hate preachers' and funding a national gun buyback. The move follows the Bondi beach attack, but the government rejects calls for an antisemitism royal commission.
Ballymena's Roma exodus after riots leaves town divided
Six months after violent riots targeted immigrants, Ballymena remains gripped by fear. Official silence and community patrols overshadow a fragile peace. Explore the aftermath.
Rushed NSW inquiry into banning 'intifada' phrase criticised
A NSW parliamentary inquiry into banning hate slogans like 'globalise the intifada' faces criticism for its short deadline and lack of public hearings. Read the latest on the proposed legislative changes.
Hate crimes surge on UK transport, victim shares story
A journalist recounts being racially abused on a London bus as new figures show a rise in hate crimes on British transport. Discover the impact and where to get support.
Islamophobia Spikes 740% After Bondi Attack
Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia reports a 740% surge in anti-Muslim incidents following the Bondi terror attack, urging national solidarity and understanding.
Racial and religious hate on UK transport up 40%
Shocking new data reveals a 40% rise in hate incidents on UK public transport. Read the full report and learn what's being done to tackle this crisis.
Top 10 Australian Films to Watch in 2026
Discover the most anticipated Australian cinema of 2026, featuring Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, a Daisy Ridley zombie thriller, and new projects with Olivia Colman and Tom Hiddleston. Explore the full list here.
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