Quoting religious text could be defence against Australia’s new hate speech laws, draft bill shows
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Australia's government is introducing new hate speech laws targeting hate preachers and hate crimes, with parliament set to convene early to pass the legislation. The draft bill makes it illegal to promote hatred based on race or ethnicity, but includes a legal defense for directly quoting religious texts for religious teaching or discussion. The laws aim to combat antisemitism and extremism, prompted by a recent terror attack. The legislation will introduce new offenses, increase penalties, create a prohibited hate group list, and establish a gun buyback program. The home affairs minister will gain visa cancellation powers. The attorney general claims these will be the toughest hate laws Australia has ever seen.
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