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Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says the Coalition will not support Labor's hate crime and gun control legislation, describing the proposal as "unsalvageable". The omnibus bill, drafted after the Bondi terror attack, would introduce a new offence targeting the promotion of racial hatred, alongside gun reforms, expanded visa powers and the ability to ban designated hate groups.
Liberals Say No to Rushed Hate Speech Reforms
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says the Coalition will not support Labor's hate crime and gun control legislation, describing the proposal as "unsalvageable".
The omnibus bill, drafted after the Bondi terror attack, would introduce a new offence targeting the promotion of racial hatred, alongside gun reforms, expanded visa powers and the ability to ban designated hate groups.
Ms Ley said the legislation was rushed and raised serious concerns about free speech and religious freedoms, arguing it failed to clearly address extremist violence. Several senior Liberals and backbench MPs have publicly opposed the bill, while the Nationals have also flagged they will vote against it.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the Coalition's position as "stunning", saying it contradicted earlier calls to urgently recall parliament to pass stronger laws.
With the Coalition opposed, Labor may seek the support of the Greens to pass the legislation when parliament resumes next week.
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