Coalition, Greens and free speech advocates have expressed concern about the bill, which looks set to fail in its current form. Here’s why Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor’s hate speech bill has alarmed free speech advocates, who say it could have unintended consequences because it was rushed through without enough consultation. Labor says the bill, which will criminalise hate speech, create a new “hate group” listing, establish a gun buyback and create new grounds to reject or cancel visas, will strengthen national security and national unity. Continue reading...