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Nationals stand firm against gun law changes and free speech restrictions

THE Nationals have reaffirmed their opposition to rushed gun law reforms and broad hate speech provisions introduced by the Albanese Labor Government during a snap two-day sitting in Canberra. Member for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster, said the party worked tirelessly to remove controversial elements but ultimately could not support the Bills. Dr Webster criticised Labor’s […]

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