Opposition, Greens Will Not Support Labors Anti-Semitism, Hate Speech Bill

Labor’s broad 144-page response to the Bondi terror attack has received a broad array of responses.Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley speaks at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Nov. 3, 2025. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images1/14/2026|Updated: 1/14/2026The federal Coalition and Greens has expressed serious concerns around Labor’s proposed hate speech laws as academics and advocacy groups also weigh in.The Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 captures the federal Labor government’s full response to the Bondi terror attack that claimed 15 lives and injured 40 others.Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.Author’s Selected Articles