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Australia to 'respectfully' consider Gaza board invite

Australia to 'respectfully' consider Gaza board invite

An invitation by US President Donald Trump for Australia's prime minister to join world leaders on his Gaza peace board has been welcomed and will be discussed.

Labor issues ultimatum on hate speech laws

Labor issues ultimatum on hate speech laws

Labor issues ultimatum on hate speech laws

Labor issues ultimatum on hate speech laws

Changes to hate speech laws remain up in the air as Anthony Albanese issues a take it or leave it offer to the coalition on the contentious laws.

'Hate in hearts': illegal prayer halls hit after Bondi

'Hate in hearts': illegal prayer halls hit after Bondi

'Hate in hearts': illegal prayer halls hit after Bondi

'Hate in hearts': illegal prayer halls hit after Bondi

Extremist preachers using unlicensed premises to radicalise followers could be on the hook for more than $100,000 as local councils are enlisted to combat hate.

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PM vows quick answers after yielding to Bondi inquiry

PM vows quick answers after yielding to Bondi inquiry

Anthony Albanese has unveiled a royal commission into anti-Semitism and social cohesion following weeks of pressure after the Bondi massacre.

PM jeered at Bondi amid calls for unity after massacre

PM jeered at Bondi amid calls for unity after massacre

The nation is attempting to heal a week after 15 people were shot dead at Bondi, as calls for a royal commission into the attack grow.

Anti-immigration rallies 'sow division' after massacre

Anti-immigration rallies 'sow division' after massacre

Police warnings could not stop a couple of hundred anti-immigration and anti-government protesters, including recent One Nation convert Barnaby Joyce.

Eyes on group freed after detention under terrorism law

Eyes on group freed after detention under terrorism law

Authorities say they will monitor a group of men travelling in convoy who were dramatically arrested and detained without charge before being freed.

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Beach killings spark biggest gun crackdown in decades

Beach killings spark biggest gun crackdown in decades

Beach killings spark biggest gun crackdown in decades

Beach killings spark biggest gun crackdown in decades

Major changes to Australia's gun laws are in the works with states to impose strict limits on firearms after the nation's worst mass shooting in decades.

National day of mourning, gun reform to follow massacre

National day of mourning, gun reform to follow massacre

National day of mourning, gun reform to follow massacre

National day of mourning, gun reform to follow massacre

A major memorial to honour the 15 people killed at Bondi will follow a day of public mourning as governments promise a once-in-a-generation gun crackdown.

Hate speech laws pushed to limit to curb anti-Semitism

Hate speech laws pushed to limit to curb anti-Semitism

Hate speech laws pushed to limit to curb anti-Semitism

Hate speech laws pushed to limit to curb anti-Semitism

The prime minister has pledged to get hate speech laws right rather than rush them in response to an opposition edict to recall parliament before Christmas.

Courageous couple who defied Bondi gunmen are 'martyrs'

Courageous couple who defied Bondi gunmen are 'martyrs'

Courageous couple who defied Bondi gunmen are 'martyrs'

Courageous couple who defied Bondi gunmen are 'martyrs'

The first victims of the Bondi shooting have been remembered for their courage and fighting to be Jewish after confronting the gunmen before the shooting began.

Man banned from Bondi after Jewish 'threat' mid-flight

Man banned from Bondi after Jewish 'threat' mid-flight

Man banned from Bondi after Jewish 'threat' mid-flight

Man banned from Bondi after Jewish 'threat' mid-flight

A man who allegedly made anti-Semitic threats during a flight from Bali to Sydney has been banned from Bondi after being granted bail.

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

High-profile names are backing an effort to bolster rights for eight million Australians, and not leave them reliant on anti-discrimination "shields".

Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’

Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’

Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’

Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’

A court decision to toss out police powers to move on protesters could have wide-ranging implications for anti-protest laws around the nation.

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Hindu group panned for anti-Muslim Charlie Kirk tweets

A racial hatred complaint has been lodged against a Hindu group after its marketing chief shared anti-Islam tweets by controversial right-wing figures.

'Fearful' Muslim Australians demand action, not words

More than 50 recommendations to tackle prejudice against Muslims have been outlined in a landmark report by Australia's special envoy to combat Islamophobia.

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.

Alleged mastermind of anti-Semitic attacks arrested

A man allegedly sprayed swastikas on a synagogue and played key roles in the firebombing of a childcare centre and an attack on a Jewish leader's vacant home.

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Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Surveillance of Tibetans in Australia has been raised as a major concern by the community as it calls for greater protections against Chinese repression.

Islamic preacher’s ‘vile’ Jew sermons declared racist

An Islamist preacher racially vilified Jews during controversial speeches when he described them as vile and treacherous, a judge has found.

Protester confident in fight against new police powers

A prominent activist says he is "very confident" after taking a state government to court over controversial anti-protest laws which expanded police powers.

'Take it up with God': preacher sued for anti-Semitism

An Islamist preacher, with former ISIS members as friends, is being sued for alleged anti-Semitic sermons but asserts he has a right to free speech.

'Regardless of postcode': abortion access laws debated

A bill to improve access to abortions in regional areas has triggered passionate reactions from conservative politicians and is expected to split major parties.

Third mosque targeted in Islamophobic threats online

Multiple mosques have been threatened during the holy month of Ramadan as a premier stares down suggestions his government has been slow to act.

Scapegoating Muslims fuels spike in attacks on women

Women are copping the brunt of a spike in attacks and abuse against Muslims as the Israel-Hamas conflict and other incidents raise local community tensions.

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