September 29, 2026 — 4:24am

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One Nation, Labor and teal MPs have joined Jewish community leaders in calling for new powers to target hate preachers after a religious extremist called for followers to “take up arms” against Christians and Jews.

Wentworth MP Allegra Spender said the statements from Melbourne preacher Abu Ahmad, who is allied to a notorious Sydney fundamentalist linked to the Bondi shooters, proved “why we needed stronger and nationally consistent hate speech legislation”.

“I hope the royal commission will make recommendations…

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