Hate speech
Alternative labels
Hate crime
Vilification
Briefing paper
Responses to antisemitism and Islamophobia
The report provides a summary of civil laws, criminal laws, reviews or reforms currently in progress, and best practice initiatives in response to antisemitism and Islamophobia in Australia – presenting anti-vilification measures for each state and territory government and the Commonwealth.
Report
Fighting Antisemitism and Keeping Guns Out of the Hands of Terrorists and Criminals Amendment Bill 2026
This report presents a summary of an examination of Queensland's Fighting Antisemitism and Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists and Criminals Amendment Bill 2026. The committee’s task was to consider the policy to be achieved by the legislation and the application of fundamental legislative principles. The committee recommends that the Bill be passed.
Report
Measures to prohibit slogans that incite hatred
A report from an inquiry into measures that can be taken to prohibit the public use of slogans that incite hatred in New South Wales. It provides three findings and five recommendations. The Committee's key recommendation is that the NSW Government consider legislation to proscribe the phrase 'globalise the intifada'.
Report
Progressive intolerance: the contemporary antisemitism landscape in Australia
The paper argues that antisemitism is rife in significant sectors of Australia’s self-described ‘progressive’ institutions such as universities, schools, the arts, trade unions, human rights and civil liberties bodies and the media – and predominant among younger Australians. It identifies that a combination of universal and targeted education among other strategies are needed to prevent...
Report
Review of the Exposure Draft legislation: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026
A report on the Exposure Draft of the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026. The report provides the background, an outline of the Bill and key issues raised. It urges the Australian Parliament to work together constructively and collaboratively to ensure the legislative response reflects a unified commitment to community safety and social cohesion.