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Hizb ut-Tahrir officially listed as a prohibited hate group
The first use of new federal laws criminalizes Hizb ut-Tahrir membership and support, with penalties up to 15 years, following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
- The Australian Government has officially listed Hizb ut-Tahrir as a prohibited hate group under its new hate group listing framework designed to stop organizations from spreading hate and division in the community.
- Hizb ut-Tahrir, an international Islamist political organization founded in 1953 in Jerusalem, has been banned in numerous countries worldwide for allegedly promoting extremist views and undermining democratic systems.
- The harsh crackdown on hate speech by Australian lawmakers came following the deadly Bondi Beach attack in December 2025, which killed 15 people and triggered widespread condemnation of Australia's approach to hate speech.
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Australia bans Hizb ut Tahrir under new hate laws
Australia designated Hizb ut Tahrir, a radical political party that calls for the establishment of a global caliphate, as a hate group, citing its violent history and rhetoric. The designation of the Islamist organization is a first under Australia’s new hate laws, which took effect on March 6. The post Australia bans Hizb ut Tahrir under new hate laws appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.
Australia bans Hizb ut-Tahrir with support punishable by 15 years in jail
FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Under new terrorism legislation following the Bondi Beach attack, Australia has officially banned the non-violent Islamic political party Hizb ut-Tahrir, with those supporting or joining the group facing up to 15 years in jail. On Friday Hizb ut-Tahrir (HT) became the first organisation to be banned under the Australian government’s new hate laws, which […]
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