[no bill text published] Criminal offences for directing or recruiting for prohibited hate groups
Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Religious officials or spiritual leaders face 7 years in prison for committing aggravated offences.
Directing the activities of a prohibited hate group is a criminal offence.
Recruiting people to join or participate in a prohibited hate group is a criminal offence.
Providing or receiving funds to help a group commit hate crimes is a criminal offence.
Adults face 10 years in prison for grooming people under 18 to use violence or cause destruction.
Using a carriage service to share violent extremist material is an aggravated offence.
Publicly displaying symbols used by terrorist organisations or prohibited hate groups is a criminal offence.
Migration authorities can refuse entry or visas to non-citizens who pose a risk of harm to the community.