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Australia: Anti-hate speech law used

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Demonstrators gather to take part in the annual "Invasion Day" protest march through the streets of Melbourne on Australia Day on January 26, 2026. (Photo by Izhar KHAN / AFP)

Demonstrators gather to take part in the annual "Invasion Day" protest march through the streets of Melbourne on Australia Day on January 26, 2026. Photo: IZHAR KHAN

Australia correspondent Chris Niesche details how new hate speech laws have been invoked following a man's arrest at an anti-immigration rally on Australia Day. Opposition leader Sussan Ley has faced increasing speculation about her tenure, following the resignation of Nationals members en masse from the shadow coalition. And a 'baggy green cap' belonging to Don Bradman has sold at auction for more than half a million dollars.