‘Disappointed’ Jewish leaders call for compromise on hate speech laws after Labor backs down on bill

Executive Council of Australia Jewry implores Anthony Albanese and Sussan Ley to thrash out deal after government splits contentious bill

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Jewish leaders have warned Labor and the Coalition their community remains at risk from the promotion of antisemitic hatred, urging a last-minute compromise to secure tough new hate speech laws ahead of a special sitting of parliament.

After Anthony Albanese agreed to split draft laws made in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack, new gun control measures, immigration powers and a scheme to designate extremist organisations are set to pass with the support of the Greens.