Overview
- The Greens joined the Coalition in opposing Labor's omnibus hate‑speech plan, while saying they will back separate gun reforms.
- The government is moving to strip the most contentious anti‑vilification provisions and introduce firearms changes in a standalone bill.
- The original package proposed listing or banning hate groups, tightening visa rules for people who spread hatred, creating new offences targeting promotion of hatred, and establishing a national gun buyback.
- Parliament has been recalled for an emergency sitting next week, leaving Labor needing either Coalition or crossbench support in the Senate for any narrowed measures.
- Legal experts, civil‑liberties groups and faith leaders have warned the draft was rushed and overly broad, with a multi‑faith letter urging the prime minister to shelve anti‑vilification laws that could curb religious expression.