Australian PM recalls parliament to introduce hate speech and gun laws

Key Highlights

• This law will deal with both, and we need to deal with both,” Albanese said.
• The Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill covers a comprehensive package of reforms, including more serious penalties for hate crimes, new serious offenses for hate preachers seeking to radicalize young Australians and inciting hatred to intimidate and harass, and a strengthened ban on prohibited symbols.
• If passed, the bill will also make it easier for the minister for home affairs to cancel or refuse a visa for people intent on spreading hatred and enable the minister to list organizations as prohibited hate groups.
• The government is going to move a condolence motion to acknowledge the victims of the attack before debating the bill.
• The legislation will also set up the National Guns Buyback Scheme, aiming at “getting guns off” Australian streets.