Australia Vows Crackdown on Antisemitism After Bondi Beach Attack

• Australian PM Anthony Albanese announced reforms to combat hate speech and radicalisation following the Bondi Beach attack.
• The attack killed 15 people, including 10-year-old Matilda, and is deemed an assault on the Jewish community and Australian way of life.
• New powers will target extremist preachers, refuse/cancel visas for those spreading hate, and list hate-engaging organizations.
• Serious vilification based on race will become a federal offense, and a taskforce will address antisemitism in education.
• Naveed Akram, the surviving gunman, was charged with 59 offenses, including 15 murders; authorities suspect 'Islamic State ideology' radicalization.

Why It Matters: Australia commits to sweeping reforms and new powers to combat antisemitism and hate speech after the Bondi attack.