Race hate changes killed off in Senate

Controversial changes to race-hate speech laws are dead in the water following a marathon late night Senate debate.

Majority of voters oppose race-hate reform

A majority of Australians oppose the Turnbull government’s efforts to change the nation’s race-hate laws, new polling shows.

PM Malcolm Turnbull. Photo: AAP

PM capitulates to culture war crusaders - but at what cost?

Malcolm Turnbull might have placated culture warriors in his party and the media, but the political cost could be enormous, writes Michelle Grattan.

Race-hate law changes "dead in the water"

The Turnbull government’s hopes of re-wording race-hate speech laws appear doomed with Senate crossbenchers giving the move the thumbs-down.

Coalition MPs support watered down race-hate laws

Coalition MPs have backed watering down race-hate laws in the interest of freedom of speech, as parliament marks Harmony Day.

Racial discrimination controversies expose political calumny

The Federal Government is willfully misrepresenting the role of the Human Rights Commission in an attempt to undermine a public institution, writes Michael Jacobs.

PM open to race hate-speech laws inquiry

A parliamentary inquiry into a contentious section of race hate-speech laws is almost certain with Malcolm Turnbull acknowledging it was a legitimate area for discussion.

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