Will Ley rejecting hate speech laws backfire?

Will Ley rejecting hate speech laws backfire?

Author: ABC Australia January 15, 2026 Duration: 41:00
It's been a big week in Australian politics, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recalling parliament early to deal with hate speech and gun buyback legislation in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack and the surprise announcement that US Ambassador Kevin Rudd is stepping down from the role a year earlier than expected. But while the Opposition has been calling for the parliament to be recalled since the horrific events on the 14th of December, they've now claimed the legislation has been rushed, with Opposition leader Sussan Ley signalling the Liberals won't back 'unsalvageable' hate crime and gun control reforms. So, does that put the Greens in the frame? And a month after the social media ban for under 16s began, there's new data from the social media companies about how many under 16s have been removed from their platforms. Patricia Karvelas and Clare Armstrong are joined by Charles Croucher on The Party Room.   Guest: Charles Croucher, 9News Political Editor Got a burning question? Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au

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