Squiz Today Debate begins over Albanese's hate laws, and a very expensive gem
Jan 19, 2026
A heated debate unfolds as PM Albanese takes a hardline on proposed hate laws, threatening to abandon them if not passed. Meanwhile, a tragic train derailment in Spain raises safety concerns, sparking inquiries into track renovations. Shark encounters at Sydney beaches raise alarms among swimmers. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, high-stakes discussions reflect on global issues. In an unexpected gem segment, a stunning 3,563-carat purple star sapphire is valued at an astonishing $500 million.
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All-Or-Nothing Stance On Reform
- Anthony Albanese is taking an all-or-nothing approach to his gun and hate speech bills in the Senate.
- He says the government will not reintroduce laws that are repeatedly defeated.
Bipartisan Push Forced Rewrites
- The Coalition and Greens forced substantial rewrites after calling the original bills unsalvageable.
- Negotiations with Coalition Leader Peter Dutton's party shaped the reworked hate laws and gun measures.
Parents Describe Youngest Bondi Victim
- Matilda, the 10-year-old Bondi attack victim, loved animals and judo according to her parents.
- Her family credited Tash Willemson at the petting zoo with saving Matilda's sister and described Matilda as an 'awesome Aussie girl.'