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Coalition in Disarray: Major Split Over Labor's Hate Speech Laws
AFR
January 20, 2026•2 days ago
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The Coalition is divided over Labor's proposed hate speech laws. Nationals MPs are threatening to vote against the legislation in the Senate unless significant amendments are made. This follows internal disagreements within the Coalition regarding the bill in the House of Representatives. The key outcome is a substantial split within the opposition.
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The Coalition has split over Labor’s new hate speech laws with the Nationals poised to vote against the legislation in the Senate unless they secure major changes, after fracturing over the bill in the House of Representatives.
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Ronald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com
Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
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