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Fears hate speech laws could make anti-Semitism worse

A crackdown on hate speech laws to curb anti-Semitism could have the opposite effect, legal experts warn.

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Albanese finally summons national cabinet to consider antisemitism epidemic

After rejecting calls for months, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finally summoned a Tuesday national cabinet meeting to discuss Australia’s rising wave of antisemitic attacks and other incidents.

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Reporter leaves Nine after reaching confidential settlement – as it happened

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Aussie TikTok users brace as clock ticks down to US ban

An exodus to other Chinese apps, a jump in prominence but a dive in content: speculation is raging over what a US TikTok ban will mean for its Aussie users.

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Calls to consider jail time as anti-Semitism grows

As Australia deals with anti-Semitic incidents, a specially appointed envoy says all leaders must unite to address the seriousness of the situation.

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Attorney-General's push for peace during Israel visit

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will travel to Israel for talks with senior officials, reiterating calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

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Australia takes steps to mend strained ties with Israel

Australia will send one of its most senior ministers to Israel in a bid to help fix the relationship that has come under increasing strain.

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‘I stood on a mine’: government urged to repatriate Australian seriously injured fighting in Ukraine war

Dfat confirms consular assistance for 38-year-old as PM warns Australians against ‘travelling to areas of conflict’

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Former U.S. Marine Extradited From Australia Over Chinese Aviator Training

Former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan faces extradition from Australia to the U.S. for training Chinese aviators illegally.

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Former US military pilot accused of illegally training Chinese army to be extradited

Duggan, 56, has been in a maximum-security prison for over two years, fighting the extradition

The Independent UK

Australia approves extradition of former US Marine over alleged training of Chinese military pilots

Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited from Australia to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese aviators

The Independent UK

Australia to send ex-fighter pilot to Trump-led system

A former fighter pilot's Australian family is considering its options after condemning the "inhumane" approval of his extradition to the US.

AAP

Convicted terrorist to be supervised over Christmas

Terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika will continue to be supervised after the federal government successfully applied to have the order extended.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: For Mark Dreyfus, antisemitism is very personal

The attack on the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne and another car torching in Sydney have dramatically heightened political tensions over antisemitism.

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AFP taskforce to target antisemitism as Asio boss warns politically motivated violence a ‘principal’ concern

Attorney general says now a ‘time for national unity’ after PM defends Labor’s response to Melbourne synagogue fire

Evening Standard

Melbourne synagogue arson attack declared a terrorist act

Police said a manhunt was underway to find three suspects following the fire

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Australia’s PM launches anti-Semitism task force after synagogue arson

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces task force as police say they are treating attack as ‘terrorism’.

International Business Times

Australian Police Seek Three Suspects In Synagogue Blaze

Australian police said on Monday they are hunting for three suspects over an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue, which has been designated as a terrorist act.

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Anthony Albanese Says Melbourne Synagogue Attack Was Terrorism In His ‘Personal View’

In the wake of the attack at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has debated calling it an act of terror.

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What’s Going On In Syria Right Now? An Explainer On The Fall Of Bashar al-Assad

After 54 years, the reign of the brutal Assad government comes to an end — and it's a monumental moment for Syria and Syrian people all over the world. Confused by the last 24 hours? Link in bio to get caught up.

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Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Police will gain extra powers to tackle anti-Semitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community.

The Conversation

The government agrees Australia’s secrecy laws need to change. Now comes the hard part – taking action

Earlier this year, the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM), Jake Blight, compared the sheer volume of Australia’s secrecy laws to works of literature.

The Guardian - AU

Journalists won’t be criminalised for holding some Australian government secrets after law reforms

Attorney general repeals parts of national secrecy laws but does not go as far as independent review recommended

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: big tech pushes back on ban bill, hope for Lebanon ceasefire, prosecutors drop charges against Trump

Google and Meta say Labor should delay its legislation until age verification is more viable

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s former national security watchdog accuses successor of bowing to pressure from attorney general

Grant Donaldson faults Independent Security Legislation Monitor Jake Blight for ‘clarification’ to old annual report which criticised Mark Dreyfus

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