Labor and Coalition on track to achieve deal on hate speech laws

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Dan Jervis-Bardy and Tom McIlroyJanuary 19, 2026 at 05:59 AM

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Negotiations between the Labor government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and the Coalition opposition, led by Sussan Ley, indicate a likely agreement on new hate speech laws. The shadow cabinet has agreed to collaborate with Labor to pass the legislation. Discussions followed a special parliamentary sitting convened in response to the Bondi beach massacre and the 14 December terrorist attack. Albanese and Ley met on Monday to discuss potential compromises on the legislation. The aim is to pass the laws during this parliamentary sitting.

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