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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 25 MIN

Will hate speech laws split the Coalition?

from Politics Now · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The Albanese Government is set to pass its hate speech and gun reform bills through the parliament. It comes after Labor split the omnibus legislation, negotiating with the Coalition and the Greens separately to get the two bills through.But while all signs are pointing to the Liberals supporting the changed hate speech laws, it's less clear if the Nationals are on board and the Senate could be in for a long night ahead.Patricia Karvelas and Raf Epstein break it all down on Politics Now.Production Note: Following the recording of today's episode the  Albanese Government's hate laws passed through the House of Representatives, with Nationals MPs Llew O'Brien and Colin Boyce crossing the floor to vote against it, and the rest of the Nationals MPs abstaining.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]

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