Radical Islamist Group Goes Offline After Australia Passes New Hate Speech Laws The Australian branch of Hizb ut-Tahrir has ceased online operations after the federal government enacted new hate speech legislation. Their website now displays a ‘not available’ message. This action follows the recent passage of the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026, which Attorney-General Michelle stated would target extremist organizations.

• Hizb ut-Tahrir’s Australian website is offline.
• The website closure occurred after the federal government passed hate speech laws.
• The group advocates for a global Islamic government and is banned in several countries.
• The new legislation is called the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026.
• Attorney-General Michelle stated the bill targets groups like Hizb ut-Tahrir and the National Socialist Network.