Australia’s Rash Gun and Hate Speech Laws Highlight Global Lessons for America

In the wake of last month’s horrific attack at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Australia’s Parliament has rushed to debate sweeping anti-hate speech and gun control legislation. While the tragedy is undeniable, the Australian government’s response risks repeating well-worn mistakes that undermine national sovereignty and individual freedoms—lessons all Americans should heed. Are New Laws Truly Targeting Terror or Expanding Government Power? The proposed laws aim to impose stricter gun ownership rules, including a government-funded buyback scheme, alongside expanded powers to outlaw groups labeled as hate organizations—even those not officially defined as terrorist entities. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke claims these...