'Oozing Pain': Plea For Politicians To Tackle Hate SpeechRussell Palmer Political reporterPolitical parties are being urged to go back to hate crime and hate speech recommendations laid out by the inquiry into the Christchurch terrorist attacks. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading"We know there's a direct connection between hate speech and hate crime. So somebody could have sat there and just click, click, click, click, click ... that is not public opinion." FIANZ in 2024 published a report outlining definitions of hate speech, including:Racial or Ethnic Hate Speech: Expressions that denigrate or demean individuals or groups based on their race or ethnicityReligious Hate Speech: Speech that vilifies or promotes hostility towards individuals or communities based on their religious beliefs or practicesDisability-Based Hate Speech: Expressions that mock, belittle, or demean individuals with disabilities. Xenophobic Hate Speech: Speech that fosters animosity, prejudice, or discrimination against individuals or groups based on their nationality or immigration status.