“The package announced by the prime minister today is something that should have been put forward two years ago,” she remarked.

“We are urging for the parliament to reconvene in order to pass laws aimed at eliminating antisemitism and combating violent extremism. This can occur as soon as next week,” she emphasized.

“Our call for the government to fully fund and execute the National Anti-Racism Framework remains strong. This framework serves as a comprehensive plan to address systemic and structural racism,” she added.

The proposal includes establishing a specific federal offense targeting serious racial vilification and advocating racial supremacy.

In an unprecedented move, the Commonwealth government’s disaster relief recovery fund will extend its support to victims of a terror attack. This follows the agreement between federal and NSW governments to provide financial compensation.

— Developing a narrow federal offence for serious vilification based on race and/or advocating racial supremacy.

For the first time, the Commonwealth government’s disaster relief recovery fund will be used to support victims of a terror attack, as the federal and NSW governments agreed to financial compensation.

Coalition counter proposal

“We will make universities accountable for combating antisemitism by amending the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 to include combating antisemitism as a provider condition,” Ley said.

“We can and must address antisemitism, Islamophobia and all forms of racism in our society without criminalising debate or peaceful protest.”

‘Hate preachers’ being investigated

Two homemade self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) group flags were found in the vehicle used by the alleged gunmen in Bondi.