Religious leaders have raised concerns over the government’s proposed hate speech laws, warning about potential threats to religious freedoms.
The bill has failed to secure enough support as an emergency session of parliament approaches.
Anthony Albanese urged the opposition to collaborate on the new laws after Sussan Ley deemed the draft bill “virtually unsalvageable,” the opposition leader saying it neglects antisemitism and could limit free speech.
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