politics
Albanese has become the nation's lightning rod for Bondi accountability
While Albanese will forever struggle to shed the perception that he was too slow to recognise the threat to Australia’s Jewish community — he is taking action. Source link
Here's what we know about the new gun buyback scheme
Days after the Bondi terror attack, the federal government has announced a new national buyback scheme. Source link
PM announces 'largest' gun buyback scheme since Howard era
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national gun buyback scheme, days after a deadly terror attack on a Hanukkah celebration. Source link
Albanese forced into policy catch-up after Bondi atrocity
In an extraordinary personal censure, Australia’s Jewish community effectively denied Anthony Albanese the role of being the nation’s chief public mourner in this week of national tragedy. Source link
ASIO's 'grim reality' as it picks over Bondi intelligence gaps
As Australia’s intelligence agencies look back over how the Bondi attackers were missed, a “grim reality” of their jobs confronts the country. Source link
Tougher hate speech laws used just four times before vow to rework them
Strenthened federal hate speech laws that the government held up as evidence it acted on antisemitism have been used four times since February, with it now conceding they do not go far enough. Source link
Extra $42.6m for mental health support after Bondi terror attack
A temporary mental health centre will be set up in Bondi offering free walk-in services to help Australians grieving and traumatised by the deadly terror attack. Source link
Security experts say hate speech crackdown may 'constrict' preachers promoting violence
Experts say the federal government must actually use new laws being finalised this summer to crack down on hate speech and so-called “hate preachers” in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. Source link
Humbled Albanese shifts gear as Jewish community's anger builds
This was a humbled prime minister. Showing contrition, some regret, and an acknowledgement more could have been done. Source link
Breaking: 'I'm not perfect': PM's concession as he reveals hate speech law reforms
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced sweeping reforms to crack down on antisemitism in the wake of the deadly terror attack on Sydney’s Jewish community. Source link