Civil-liberty advocates and community groups argue the bill grants sweeping discretion to prosecutors and ministers, shifting the focus from intent to perceived offence.
The move follows a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah event that killed 15 people, as Canberra signals support for the Jewish community amid rising concerns over antisemitism.
Australia responds to the attack by announcing its largest gun buyback in decades—and by planning stricter laws on extremism, hate speech, and terrorist symbols.
