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Hate Speech Laws Will Be Introduced to Parliament

This comes amid the words ‘Jew die’ being graffitied on a Jewish school.
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Hate Speech Laws Will Be Introduced to Parliament
Pro-Palestinian supporters rally outside the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 9, 2023. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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The Australian government is working on hate speech laws with criminal penalties to punish those who vilify based on race, sexuality, gender, disability or religion.

Labor Communications Minister Michelle Rowland confirmed reports Attorney General Mark Dreyfus is working on such legislation on May 26.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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