Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley are reportedly closing in on an agreement over the controversial hate speech bill, even as divisions deepen within the Coalition over the scope of the proposed laws.
Nationals leader David Littleproud told shadow cabinet the party could only support the migration elements of the hate speech package. The National Party holds serious concerns about Division 114A, which allows prosecution where speech is deemed to cause offence and psychological harm.
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The debate follows comments from Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, who said discussions with the Coalition had been constructive ahead of a scheduled vote on Tuesday. “So those conversations continue. I don’t think we’ve quite settled absolutely everything, but I think we’re really close,” he said.
