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View from The Hill: Albanese retreats on post-Bondi bill, as he takes poll hit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has capitulated on the most controversial part of his omnibus post-Bondi bill to minimise political damage and maximise his chances of salvaging what he can at parliament’s special sitting on Tuesday.

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Hate speech laws could be 'salvaged' after backdown

Despite criticising Labor's proposed hate speech laws as unsalvageable, the coalition is looking to get elements passed in an emergency session.

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Penny Wong says Sussan Ley’s leadership ‘unsalvageable’ after Coalition flags opposition to new hate laws

Christian and Islamic leaders publish joint letter criticising the bill as Labor faces uphill battle to pass reforms

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View from The Hill: Sussan Ley wedged by her own troops on Albanese omnibus legislation

Anthony Albanese’s omnibus bill on hate speech and gun reform is once again exposing Sussan Ley’s lack of authority over her colleagues.

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Three early January polls have Labor down, but disagree on One Nation’s vote

Three early January national polls have Labor sliding to between 52–53% two party preferred against the Coalition, down from around 55% to Labor before Anika Wells’ expenses scandal and Bondi. These polls are the worst for Labor since they unexpectedly won the May 2025 federal election in a landslide.

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Quoting religious text could be defence against Australia’s new hate speech laws, draft bill shows

Referencing ‘teaching or discussion’ could give exemption from legislation Labor hopes to pass next week

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PM recalls parliament to fast-track hate speech and gun laws in wake of Bondi terror attack

MPs to return next week to debate new racial vilification offence, ‘hate preachers’ crackdown and gun buyback

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Bondi royal commission will bring 'momentum for change'

Australia's envoy to combat anti-Semitism has welcomed a federal inquiry into the Bondi attacks, saying the Jewish community will be able to air concerns.

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Why Is There Controversy Around A Bondi Royal Commission? The Debate, Explained

Anthony Albanese caved to mounting pressure when announcing a national inquiry into the attacks this week. But what caused the delay?

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Pressure to widen the net on anti-vilification laws

The LGBTQI+ community and supporters are calling for hate speech laws to protect all minorities while acknowledging the need to crack down on anti-Semitism.

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PM softens stance as pleas mount for royal commission

The prime minister has opened the door to a royal commission into a deadly terror attack as calls for an inquiry rise from within his party.

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Anthony Albanese insists his short, sharp review into the Bondi attack is enough. What can it examine and what is off limits?

Dennis Richardson will investigate the actions of security agencies and federal police. But critics argue only a royal commission can address the wider issue of antisemitism

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Minns won't lobby PM for national royal commission

The NSW premier will stay in his lane as calls continue to mount on the prime minister for a national royal commission into the Bondi terror attack.

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Tension on the streets, the mushroom trial circus and a devastating terrorist attack – looking back on Australia’s turbulent 2025

There was no shortage of grim and disturbing moments in a fractious year. But also a prime ministerial wedding, a miraculous survival story – and Valerie the dachshund

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Momentum for gender equality to build on big 2025 wins

Major steps towards gender equality in 2025 must be built on for Australia to further narrow the gender gap in politics, at home and in working life.

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PM, opposition leader reflect on sombre Christmas ahead

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley have delivered messages of hope during a bittersweet Christmas festive period.

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'Lower the temperature': PM's plea after kidnap threat

A man has been charged with threatening the prime minister, prompting a call for a cooling of the fractious political debate.

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Anthony Albanese was cruising to the summer break. Now his leadership faces its most serious test

Despite a landslide election victory little more than six months ago, the prime minister is facing a complex political landscape

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Australia PM Albanese accuses opposition of ‘politicising’ Bondi Beach terror attack

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has said he "regrets the politicisation" of the Bondi Beach terror attack amid rising tensions in parliament.

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Gun laws accelerated as PM laments Bondi politicisation

There is no need for someone in suburban Sydney to own six long firearms, the prime minister has said as he reveals new measures to toughen up gun laws.

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Albanese says he feels ‘weight of responsibility’ after Bondi as Labor criticises Coalition for politicising terror attack

Katy Gallagher says opposition response ‘incredibly unfortunate’ after Sussan Ley launches broadside at Penny Wong

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Royal commission off table as PM says sorry for Bondi

Anthony Albanese continues to rebuff calls for a national royal commission into the Bondi massacre while apologising to the Jewish community.

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Peak Jewish body calls Labor’s plan to combat antisemitism an essential ‘first step’ but some warn it risks division

Critics of proposed changes in response to Bondi beach terror attack say they could be used to ‘pursue agendas that divide communities’

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Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese is forced into policy catch up after Bondi atrocity

In an extraordinary personal censure, Australia’s Jewish community effectively denied Anthony Albanese the role of being the nation’s chief public mourner in this week of national tragedy.

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PM lightning rod for anger as Bondi victims farewelled

Jewish Australians and the opposition have excoriated the prime minister's leadership in the wake of Australia's deadliest massacre in three decades.

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