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flag Australia enacts strict speech laws post-Bondi Beach attack, sparking debate over free speech and extremism.

flag Australia's leaders are reinforcing strict speech laws following a deadly ISIS-linked attack at Bondi Beach, citing the need to protect multiculturalism and prevent hate. flag Premier Chris Minns stated Australia's free speech limits are necessary for social cohesion, while Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced new 2026 laws requiring social media platforms to reveal anonymous users accused of spreading vilifying content, especially anti-Semitic material. flag Critics argue the focus on anonymous speech and gun laws overlooks broader threats from radical Islamist extremism, and that the government downplays Islamist threats while emphasizing right-wing dangers. flag The measures, including expanded police protest bans and judicial oversight, have raised concerns over surveillance and free expression, with some warning the approach suppresses critical discourse on security and integration.

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