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Dominic Giannini, Alex Mitchell, Tess Ikonomou and Kat Wong

Push to strengthen hate crime laws and tackle threats

Australia is being urged to establish a national hate crimes database and expand criminal offences. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Threatening or urging violence against Australians from marginalised communities could become an offence as the government attempts to tackle hate crimes.

A Senate committee report on proposed laws to combat hate crimes and promote community respect has recommended Australia establish a national hate crimes database and expand criminal offences.

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