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The Government says further laws against hate are unlikely 'this term', after yesterday's voting chaos

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The Government says it's unlikely to take further action on hate speech this parliamentary term, despite the calls of Jewish leaders. Laws covering firearms reform, hate groups and migration powers, passed late last night. But it's exposed a rift in the Coalition. Three senior Nationals senators, broke with the Shadow Cabinet line, and have now resigned.
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