Proposed laws aimed at tackling hate speech are a critical “response” to the Bondi Beach terror attack, according to Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. Burke appeared on Sunrise on Thursday morning amid growing criticism from the Opposition over the laws which carry jail terms as long as 10 years for preachers or spiritual leaders. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: New terror laws spark debate over religious exemption Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Arrow The current proposal would combine gun law reform with measures to criminalise incitement of racial hatred, but also holds an exemption for religious texts....