Coalition Agrees to Pass Labor's Hate Speech Laws After Sussan Ley Deal with Albanese
In a surprise move, the Liberal party has agreed to support Labor's revised hate speech laws in the wake of the Bondi beach terror attack, despite initial reservations from some backbenchers. The decision comes after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley reached a deal on the bill, which includes new powers to ban hate groups and revoke or refuse visas for individuals with extremist views.
The National party had initially pushed for further protections around proposed new powers to designate hate groups, raising concerns about unintended consequences. However, after Labor agreed to strip out contentious anti-racial vilification provisions and carve out gun control measures into a separate bill, the Coalition appeared willing to back down.
While some Liberal MPs expressed reservations, sources close to the negotiations confirmed that Ley was "conscious of delivering a good outcome" for Jewish Australians, who have been vocal in their demands for action. The shadow home affairs minister, Jonno Duniam, said the government and opposition were working together to get the best possible outcome for the country.
The deal marks a significant shift for the Coalition, which had initially described the legislation as "pretty unsalvageable." However, after Albanese agreed to split the bill apart over the weekend, the Prime Minister's office was able to negotiate a compromise that satisfied Labor and Liberal concerns.
The revised hate speech laws will be subject to review after two years by parliament's joint committee on intelligence and security, and the opposition will be consulted on any decision to "unlist", as well as list, a hate organisation. Despite some reservations, most Liberal MPs are now backing the bill, which is set to pass with Labor support.
The breakthrough comes ahead of an emergency sitting of Parliament, where the laws are expected to be debated on Tuesday. The Greens have also agreed to support the gun control measures, which will establish the biggest gun buy-back since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.
As the country continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Bondi beach terror attack, many are hailing the deal as a significant step forward in combating antisemitism and extremism. However, some critics remain unconvinced, arguing that more needs to be done to address the root causes of hatred and intolerance.
In a surprise move, the Liberal party has agreed to support Labor's revised hate speech laws in the wake of the Bondi beach terror attack, despite initial reservations from some backbenchers. The decision comes after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley reached a deal on the bill, which includes new powers to ban hate groups and revoke or refuse visas for individuals with extremist views.
The National party had initially pushed for further protections around proposed new powers to designate hate groups, raising concerns about unintended consequences. However, after Labor agreed to strip out contentious anti-racial vilification provisions and carve out gun control measures into a separate bill, the Coalition appeared willing to back down.
While some Liberal MPs expressed reservations, sources close to the negotiations confirmed that Ley was "conscious of delivering a good outcome" for Jewish Australians, who have been vocal in their demands for action. The shadow home affairs minister, Jonno Duniam, said the government and opposition were working together to get the best possible outcome for the country.
The deal marks a significant shift for the Coalition, which had initially described the legislation as "pretty unsalvageable." However, after Albanese agreed to split the bill apart over the weekend, the Prime Minister's office was able to negotiate a compromise that satisfied Labor and Liberal concerns.
The revised hate speech laws will be subject to review after two years by parliament's joint committee on intelligence and security, and the opposition will be consulted on any decision to "unlist", as well as list, a hate organisation. Despite some reservations, most Liberal MPs are now backing the bill, which is set to pass with Labor support.
The breakthrough comes ahead of an emergency sitting of Parliament, where the laws are expected to be debated on Tuesday. The Greens have also agreed to support the gun control measures, which will establish the biggest gun buy-back since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.
As the country continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Bondi beach terror attack, many are hailing the deal as a significant step forward in combating antisemitism and extremism. However, some critics remain unconvinced, arguing that more needs to be done to address the root causes of hatred and intolerance.
The fact that the Coalition is finally on board with Labor's hate speech laws is a huge win for Jewish Australians 
Sussan Ley's deal with Albanese really paid off, and it's amazing to see them putting aside their differences to get something done. I know some people were worried about the National party's concerns, but in the end, it seems like they found a compromise that works for everyone 
The gun control measures are also a huge step forward - it's crazy how much support there is for this now! 
gotta say, I'm really relieved this whole hate speech debate is finally getting sorted out! It's been ages since we've had a serious discussion about how to tackle those kinds of ideologies without causing harm to free speech 
) shows there are people in power who actually care about making a difference.
. Now, I know some folks might say this is all still a bit too little, too late, but for me, every effort counts in the fight against hate and intolerance 
. Can't wait to see what happens next! 
So I heard from my source (you know who you are 
) that Sussan Ley must have pulled off some serious deal-making magic with Anthony Albanese to get those Liberal MPs on board. I mean, it's not like they're exactly known for being open-minded about this stuff. But hey, at least the gun control measures are a good thing – we all want to make sure Australia is safe from harm 
Still, I guess this is a step in the right direction... for now 
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. I mean, 2 years for review? That's not enough time to see if these new laws actually make a difference 
. And what about all the other forms of hate speech that aren't explicitly mentioned in this bill? Like, what about transphobia or homophobia? Are those just going to get swept under the rug too? 
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. But for now, I'm still skeptical about the whole thing 
. I mean, it's about time someone showed some leadership and put the Australian people first instead of just catering to their base 
. The Bondi beach terror attack was a wake-up call for all of us, and now we need to see real action taken against hate groups and extremism 
. I just hope it's not all just hot air, and we actually see meaningful change in the coming years 
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. As for the review process after two years, I suppose that's a good start 
. We'll just have to wait and see if the government follows through on its commitments 
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. And now we're just gonna let people with extremist views roam free? 
No thanks 
. I know some ppl say it's a step in the right direction, but to me it feels like just a Band-Aid on a bullet wound 
. What really needs to happen is that we need to address the root causes of hatred and intolerance... like, how do we even have this conversation? 
. I mean, it's about time something was done about all this antisemitism and extremism going on in the country. The fact that Sussan Ley is pushing for a deal like this shows she's not just some politician who talks tough but doesn't back up their words with action 
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. There's still a lot of work to be done and some real issues that need addressing 
! I mean, it's about time they showed some unity and supported a cause that's so important for Aussie Jews 
. The fact that Sussan Ley was able to negotiate a compromise that satisfied both sides is impressive 
. And yay, the Greens are supporting the gun control measures too 
! Now, let's just hope this law actually makes a difference in combating antisemitism and extremism... it feels like we've been here before 
. I'm glad the Greens are on board with the gun control measures, that's a huge step in the right direction 
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. Fingers crossed!
. While some critics may still argue that more needs to be done, I believe this compromise is a good starting point for our country's conversation on hatred and intolerance. The inclusion of new powers to ban hate groups and revoke visas for individuals with extremist views is a strong measure against extremism. It will be interesting to see how the joint committee reviews the laws after two years and whether they provide an effective tool in addressing this complex issue 
It's amazing how far we've come since the Bondi beach terror attack. I think it's great that Sussan Ley and Anthony Albanese were able to put their differences aside and find common ground. The revised hate speech laws are a huge step forward in protecting Jewish Australians and combating antisemitism. And let's not forget, the Greens are on board with the gun control measures too! 
. i guess its a step in the right direction, but idk if thats enough to actually make a difference 
. We need more people coming together on this stuff. And I hope the joint committee review will keep an eye out for any potential loopholes or unintended consequences.