Day: January 19, 2026

Jan 19

‘Missed Opportunity’: Australian Government Waters Down Hate Crime Bill as Gun Reforms Fast-Tracked

Australia’s Albanese Government has announced it will divide its proposed gun control and hate crime legislation into separate bills after failing to secure support for a combined package, prompting backlash from LGBTQIA+ advocates who say the move is a “missed opportunity” to strengthen protections for vulnerable communities. On Saturday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed the […]