Overview of the chamber during House of Representatives Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra Source: AAP
Terrorism and hate symbol offences will now carry a mandatory minimum sentence, with the government supporting the Liberal Coalition's amendments for its support of hate crime laws. It’s a position that goes against Labor's party platform, which recognises the practice undermines the judicial system and doesn’t reduce crime. Listen to SBS Sinhala explainer for more information.
Terrorism and hate symbol offences will now carry a mandatory minimum sentence, with the government supporting the Liberal Coalition's amendments for its support of hate crime laws. It’s a position that goes against Labor's party platform, which recognises the practice undermines the judicial system and doesn’t reduce crime. Listen to SBS Sinhala explainer for more information.
