Does the government understand its own hate laws?

Описание: The government passed new gun control and hate speech legislation in a special parliamentary sitting, but what impact will they have on Australian democracy?


Amy Remeikis and Bill Browne join Ebony Bennett to discuss how having fewer guns in the community will make Australians safer. However, the complex anti-hate legislation that was rushed through at the same time could have serious consequences for Australian society.


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Guest: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst, the Australia Institute // @amyremeikis (https://bsky.app/profile/amyremeikis....)


Guest: Bill Browne, Democracy & Accountability Director, the Australia Institute // @browne90 (https://bsky.app/profile/browne90.bsk...)


Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett (https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett...)


Show notes:


Federal Government passes new firearm, hate speech laws (https://thepoint.com.au/news/260121-f...) , The Point (January 2026)


The Point Live with Amy Remeikis (https://live.thepoint.com.au/) , The Point (January 2026)


Every four hours, a gun is stolen in Australia (https://australiainstitute.org.au/pos...) , the Australia Institute (October 2025)


Australia’s Gun Ownership Scorecard: A Growing Problem in Need of Reform (https://australiainstitute.org.au/pos...) , the Australia Institute (January 2025)


Attorney-General attempts to explain extent of hate speech laws | 7.30 (   • Attorney-General attempts to explain exten...  ) , @ABCNewsInDepth on YouTube (January 2026)


Would half of Australians prefer a One Nation MP to a Labor one? (https://thepoint.com.au/off-the-chart...) by Bill Browne, The Point


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