Australia accelerates security laws amid protests and hate group concerns

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Australia accelerates security laws amid protests and hate group concerns
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Australia's New South Wales government is fast-tracking new laws that restrict firearms and protests, including banning certain protest phrases and increasing police powers, amid criticism from civil rights groups and pro-gun advocates who argue these measures threaten democracy and civil liberties following the Bondi shootings.

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