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Shark attack sparks calls for cull, new hate speech and gun laws passed | 7NEWS

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Multiple shark attacks across New South Wales have resulted in dozens of beach closures, with a surfer escaping with minor injuries on the mid-north coast while two victims in Sydney remain critically injured. The state government has increased drumline and drone surveillance but ruled out shark culls despite mounting pressure. Federal parliament has passed new hate speech and gun laws after a marathon 13-hour Senate sitting, allowing authorities to ban groups like Hizb ut-Tahrir and requiring ASIO background checks on gun licence applicants and their family members.

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