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After weeks criticising the Albanese government over the Bondi attack and issues around antisemitism, the Coalition is split over whether proposed solutions are at odds with its interests in preserving freedom of speech. Source link

One month after Kevin Rudd leaves his post as Australia’s ambassador to Washington, Donald Trump will make his first presidential visit to China in almost 10 years. Source link

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it was Kevin Rudd’s own decision to resign from the role on March 31, a year earlier than planned.  Source link

Directly quoting from a religious text for the purpose of teaching or discussion may provide a defence under the federal government’s hate speech laws proposed in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.  Source link

The Northern Territory government says it does not support the Commonwealth’s proposed national gun buyback scheme, stating the territory should not have to share the cost 50:50. Source link

Anthony Albanese has recalled parliament early to deal with sweeping hate speech and gun laws in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.  Source link

Resources Minister Madeleine King’s comments come amid a growing furore over the decision that has led several board members to resign and dozens of writers to withdraw from the Adelaide literary event.  Source link

The cost of weight loss drug Wegovy will soon be massively subsidised for Australians with severe obesity who have had a stroke or heart attack. Source link

The prime minister’s critics feel he failed to meet the moment in the immediate aftermath of the Bondi attack, but with the royal commission he has a chance to get it right. Source link

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to call a royal commission into the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Follow live. Source link