Australia’s PM vows to tighten hate speech laws after Bondi shooting
Following a meeting of the National Security Committee, Albanese outlined a range of legislative measures, as stated by reports. Addressing the media in Canberra, he said, “Governments aren't perfect, I'm not perfect. I have done my best to respond. Anyone in this position would regret not doing more, and any inadequacies which are there, but what we need to do is to move forward.”
Key changes will introduce federal offences for “aggravated hate speech offense for preachers and leaders who promote violence” and increase penalties for “hate speech promoting violence.”
Additional measures include considering hate as an aggravating factor in sentencing online threats and harassment, establishing a system to list organizations whose leaders engage in violent or racially charged hate speech, and targeting serious racial vilification or advocacy of racial supremacy.
The Home Affairs Minister will gain new powers to cancel or reject visas, and a 12-month task force will oversee reforms in the education system.
The victims were killed on Sunday when a father and son opened fire at the Sydney beach. One shooter was killed, while the other remains critically injured and is receiving medical care.
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