SITUATION REPORT

Australia: Parliament Recalled to Fast-Track Post-Bondi Legislation

Jan 12, 2026 | 17:46 GMT

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recalled parliament two weeks early for a special sitting to rush through sweeping hate speech, extremist group and firearms legislation in response to the Dec. 15, 2025, terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, the Australian Financial Review reported on Jan. 12....

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