The prime minister announced “a package of legislative reforms to crack down on those who spread hate, division, and radicalisation”.
Ms Wood was speaking ahead of the federal government’s economic reform roundtable.
“This is imperative for Nigerian travellers and residents in Australia due to reported cases of discrimination, harassment and verbal abuse targeted at foreigners,” the statement said.
The Australian government has reached a deal with China that could lead to lifting tariffs on barley introduced in 2020.
China recently unveiled a security deal with the nearby Solomon Islands.
After the amendments were approved, Facebook stopped blocking access to news in Australia.
