Australia has passed new laws to combat hate speech and illicit arms trafficking following a deadly terror attack at Bondi, with leaders warning of the dangers posed by extremism and illegal weapons.

Speaking after the legislation was approved, officials said the attack showed how “terrorists had hate in their hearts and guns in their hands,” underscoring the need for stronger legal tools to prevent future violence. The new measures aim to strengthen penalties for hate-driven crimes and tighten controls on illegal firearms and trafficking networks.

The reforms were introduced in response to the Bondi attack, which shocked the nation and prompted renewed debate over public safety, extremism, and gun control. Lawmakers said the legislation is designed to disrupt radicalisation, improve intelligence sharing, and close loopholes used by criminal and extremist groups.

Authorities say the new laws will expand police powers to investigate hate-based offences and strengthen border and customs enforcement against illicit arms smuggling. Civil liberties groups are watching closely to ensure the measures balance security with fundamental rights.

#Australia #Bondi #TerrorAttack #HateSpeech #GunControl #BreakingNews #AustralianPolitics #NationalSecurity #CounterTerrorism #IllicitArms #LawReform #PublicSafety #Extremism #Crime

Join this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLEtz3H0jSfEneSdf1YKnw/join