Scripture as safe harbour? Why a religious text exemption in hate speech law is the wrong fix

The federal government’s exemption for quoting religious texts in its proposed hate speech law has attracted criticism — it ...
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Alarm sounded over religious text carve-out in hate law

A carve-out in hate speech legislation has been opposed by Jewish groups, with warnings it could undermine the intended ...

Quoting religious text could be defence against Australia’s new hate speech laws, draft bill shows

Referencing ‘teaching or discussion’ could give exemption from legislation Labor hopes to pass next week ...
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Religious text carve out in hate speech laws 'narrow'

Senior figures in the attorney-general's department have been quizzed on whether proposed hate speech laws would outlaw ...

Jewish leaders slam exemptions for religious texts in Labor’s hate speech bill

Quoting from religious texts should not be a defence to allow hate speech, Premier Chris Minns says, declaring “hate speech ...

Top religious leaders call on PM to scrap plan to outlaw promotion of racial hatred

A broad of coalition of Australia's most influential religious leaders have urged the prime minister to scrap Labor's ...

Hate preacher loophole exposed in Albanese’s draft hate laws in response to Bondi terror attack

EXCLUSIVEHate preachers will be offered a get out of jail card under new laws designed to crackdown on hate speech in the ...