Kellie Sloane elected NSW Liberal leader unopposed, replacing Mark Speakman

Kellie Sloane, a former television reporter and current member for Vaucluse, has been elected unopposed as the new leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party, succeeding Mark Speakman. Her election comes after months of speculation regarding her leadership ambitions, and she has been praised for her potential to revitalize the party.

A New South Wales man, Thomas Fordham, has become the first individual in the state to be convicted of hate speech against transgender people. He was sentenced to a community correction order after pleading guilty to threatening or inciting violence based on gender identity. The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding hate speech and its implications for marginalized communities.

A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Sydney for allegedly sending a 'menacing message' to federal MP Allegra Spender after she criticized far-right protests. The Australian Federal Police claim the message incited abusive and hateful responses towards the politician following her condemnation of a neo-Nazi protest outside the New South Wales parliament.

Mark Speakman has stepped down as the leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party, with Kellie Sloane expected to take over. This transition marks a significant change in the party's leadership as it navigates upcoming challenges.

The Minns government in New South Wales is proposing a change to the law that could increase the incarceration of children. The bill aims to allow the presumption known as doli incapax, which protects children aged 10 to 14 from being charged with crimes due to their inability to understand right from wrong, to be overturned if it is determined that a child knew their conduct was 'seriously wrong.'