New hate speech laws spark enforcement debate | Sunrise

The federal government has introduced new legislation to crack down on hate speech, increasing jail time for hate preachers and strengthening powers to block individuals with histories of spreading hatred or extremism from entering the country. The proposed laws expand existing offences to include hate speech targeting specific nationalities, with aggravated offences carrying up to 10 years imprisonment for religious leaders or when directed at minors. The legislation includes a narrow exemption for direct quotes from religious texts, though legal experts suggest enforcement challenges remain, particularly regarding public chants and demonstrations.

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