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The new hate speech bill in Australia raises serious concerns about the potential erosion of fundamental freedoms, particularly freedom of speech, and threatens to undermine the democratic values that Australians hold dear. While the bill aims to address harmful speech and promote social harmony, its implementation risks overreach and censorship. The vagueness of the legislation

In November 2024, the Australian government introduced the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024, aiming to overhaul electoral funding and donation laws. The bill proposed capping individual donations at $20,000 and campaign spending at $90 million, while increasing taxpayer funding per vote for major parties. This change effectively allocated an additional $40 million to