House of RepresentativesTuesday 20 January 2026
Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026
Ms ROWLAND (Greenway—Attorney-General) (13:43): I thank the member. The government does not support these amendments for the reasons provided in response to the amendments of the member for Wentworth. In addition, leaders of prohibited hate groups would already be subject to penalties of up to 15 years under this bill, so it is unnecessary to extend the aggravated offences for religious leaders, which carry penalties of up to 12 years, to them.
Question negatived. The SPEAKER: The question is that the bill, as amended, be agreed to.
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