List of recommendations

1.66The Committee urges the Parliament to work together in a constructive and collaborative manner across all parties and crossbench members to ensure that the legislative response to antisemitism, hate and extremism is effective, proportionate and reflects a unified national commitment to community safety and social cohesion.

1.73The Committee understands the Government’s intent in bringing forward one draft Bill to deal with all elements of its response to the Bondi attack. Noting the Government’s decision not to proceed with the racial vilification provisions at this time, the Committee makes no recommendation in relation to that aspect of the Exposure Draft legislation.

Consistent with the remaining elements of the Exposure Draft legislation, the Committee recommends that (1) the hate crimes and migration provisions, and (2) the firearms reforms, proceed.

Given the importance of the hate crime, migration and firearms provisions to addressing antisemitism, hate and extremism, the Committee recommends that these measures be passed.

1.76The Committee recommends that the Australian Government, in implementing the provisions contained in Schedule 4 of the Exposure Draft legislation, including negotiations with States and Territories around the national gun buyback, ensure:

the avoidance of duplication, inconsistency and unintended enforcement outcomes;

that farming, rural and sporting shooters are not unreasonably disadvantaged in their businesses, lawful pursuits or national and international sporting competition; and

that clear guidance is provided to affected persons regarding new provisions and arrangements, and the requirements for compliance.

1.80The Committee recommends that the [relevant] Bill be amended to include a specific defence for individuals who hold a valid licence permitting them to manufacture, repair, maintain or modify firearms, ensuring that possession or access to firearms- or explosives‑manufacture material is not criminalised where the material relates to conduct lawfully authorised under that licence.