Australia to introduce laws to crack down on hate speech
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Commissioner Krissy Barrett accused hate preachers of sowing dissent amid calls for a Sydney Islamic centre linked to a notorious preacher to be shut down.
Increased penalties for hate speech promoting violence and making hate an aggravating factor in sentencing are among a raft of new laws following the Bondi attack.
Anthony Albanese has unveiled a once in a generation overhaul of hate speech laws and immigration powers to eradicate anti-Semitism and shut down hate preachers and extremist groups in the wake of the Bondi Beach massacre.
Anthony Albanese has conceded he could have done more to combat antisemitism as he announced new laws to crack down on hate speech.
Philippine official said 'mere visit' to the country does not support claims the men underwent 'terrorist training'.