Bondi Attack Spurs Australia's Tough New Hate Speech Laws

• PM Albanese announced new measures after the Bondi Beach attack killed 15 during Hanukkah celebrations.
• New laws target aggravated hate speech by religious leaders, increase penalties, and make hatred an aggravating factor in online threats.
• Government will create a list of organizations promoting hate speech and screen visas for those spreading division.
• Naveed Akram, the surviving attacker, faces 59 charges including 15 murders; his father Sajid Akram was killed.
• Measures address rising antisemitism, though Albanese faced criticism for initial focus on gun control.

Why It Matters: Australia strengthens hate speech laws and visa screening in response to the deadly Bondi Beach attack.