Canberra: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Thursday that tougher hate speech laws will be implemented after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach killed 15 victims.

According to Anadolu Agency, Albanese unveiled a list of legislative changes following a meeting of the National Security Committee. "Governments aren't perfect, I'm not perfect," he told reporters in Canberra. "I have done my best to respond," he said. "Anyone in this position would regret not doing more, and any inadequacies which are there," he said, "but what we need to do is to move forward."

The proposed changes include new federal offences targeting "aggravated hate speech offense for preachers and leaders who promote violence," along with increased penalties for "hate speech promoting violence." Additionally, the reforms will address online threats and harassment by making hate an aggravating factor in sentencing.

The legislation will also focus on developing a framework to list organizations "whose leaders engage in hate speech promoting violence or racial hatred," and address "serious vilification based on race and or advocating racial supremacy." Further, the home affairs minister will gain new powers to cancel or reject visas, and a 12-month task force will be established to provide more oversight on the education system.

The mass shooting occurred on Sunday when a father and son opened fire along the beach in Sydney. One of the accused shooters was killed, while the other sustained critical injuries and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.