British News Agency

Fifteen people were killed after two gunmen opened fire during an event held to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah.

Speaking to reporters in Canberra, Albanese said the new laws would target “those who spread hate, division and radicalization.”

The Home Affairs Minister will also be given new powers to cancel or refuse visas for those who spread hate, and a new task force will be established to ensure the education system “prevents, tackles and responds appropriately to antisemitism.”

The new laws will also include penalties for preachers and leaders who incite violence, a new federal offense under the title of “aggravated hate speech,” and the introduction of “hate” as an aggravating factor in online threat and harassment offenses.

Albanese said: “Every Jewish Australian has the right to feel safe, valued and respected for the contributions they have made to our great nation.”