Hate speech bill in deep trouble

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The Federal Government's hate speech bill faces significant parliamentary hurdles as both the Coalition and Greens refuse to support the legislation in its current form. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley describes the bill as "unsalvageable", while Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi cites new concerns emerging daily. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends the rushed timeline, pointing to weeks of opposition pressure demanding action before Christmas, though the government lacks the numbers to pass the bill without Greens support at next week's special parliamentary sitting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.