Factsheet - Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026

The Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 (the Bill) is a comprehensive package of reforms to: 

• further criminalise antisemitic, hateful and extremist conduct, and ensure that those who seek to spread hate face penalties which reflect the seriousness of the conduct
• introduce new powers to allow for the cancellation or refusal of visas for those who spread hate or division in Australia, or who may do so if granted an Australian visa, and
• establish the National Gun Buyback Scheme and introduce a range of firearms amendments relating to intelligence use for background checking, importing, and online material for the manufacture of firearms and explosives.