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The piece warns that past Australian bans on political groups were struck down by high court and harmed civil liberties.
Twomey argues banning organisations is historically risky and could be abused without due process.
The article recounts wartime bans, including the Industrial Workers of the World and the Communist Party, showing how power was used selectively.
The author notes the 1950 Communist Party Dissolution Act was struck down as unconstitutional.
The piece highlights procedural fairness concerns in ministerial declarations of hate groups.
The essay questions whether current hate laws align with historical limits of executive power.
Twomey emphasizes the risk that laws could be used to suppress civil rights without clear verdicts of guilt.
Historical bans often targeted broader groups beyond those convicted of crimes.
The article frames the debate as balancing national security against civil liberties.
The author cautions Australians to consider constitutional limits before enacting new hate-group bans.

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The government will consider extending hate-speech protections to LGBTQ+ Australians and other groups after Bondi.
Parliament will debate a draft bill broadening hate-speech and vilification provisions next week.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said there would be a process to review other hate-speech areas if the current bill passes.
Equality Australia urged protections for LGBTQ+ people amid rising threats.
Attorney General’s department officials said the bill could extend to groups within religious contexts.
Some Coalition MPs opposed the plan as undemocratic and vague.
National MP Matt Canavan opposed the plan, citing broad concerns.
Albanese expected debate to wrap up by next Tuesday night.
The bill includes provisions for the largest gun buyback since 1996 Port Arthur massacre.

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