Federal Parliament will be recalled early next week to debate the government’s new Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill, but Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has warned the proposed laws may be missing their intended target.

Mr Hogan spoke with the LismoreApp ahead of returning to Canberra, saying while the issue of extremism must be addressed, he has serious concerns about the direction and scope of the legislation being rushed through Parliament.

The Prime Minister has recalled Parliament for Monday and Tuesday - two weeks earlier than scheduled - in an effort to pass the bill following last year’s Bondi terror attack. Without Coalition support, Labor will need the backing of the Greens to secure passage of the laws.

Mr Hogan said his initial reading of the legislation raised more questions than answers.

“I think it’s missing the point,” he said. “We have an issue in our country called Islamic extremism, where we have, unfortunately, people who hate to the extent they’re happy to kill people randomly who support or identify as a certain religion.”

He argued that while the government has focused on hate speech and gun laws, broader reforms were being overlooked.

“Certainly more than gun reform, we need immigration reform,” Mr Hogan said, pointing to the government’s decision to allow 3,000 people from Gaza to resettle in Australia. “I’m very concerned about that. Hamas is a terrorist organisation, and we are taking in more people from Gaza than any other country in the world.”

Mr Hogan said comparable nations were accepting only small numbers by comparison and accused the government of failing to confront extremism directly.

“I’d love the Prime Minister to get up and just say Islamic extremism is prevalent in this country and it needs to be removed,” he said. “That type of blunt language he struggles with.”

The bill also bundles changes to gun laws with hate speech provisions, an approach Mr Hogan believes could unfairly impact regional communities like those across the Northern Rivers.

“Guns are very much practical for people on properties,” he said. “You’re dealing with feral animals, pests, and dangerous situations. People need different firearms for different purposes.”

He added that the issue extends beyond the bush. “Sporting clubs, even in cities, have large memberships. It’s a sport for them, and they often need different firearms for different competitions. This isn’t the focus of what this should be about.”

Political tensions around the bill continue to build. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has labelled the laws “unsalvageable,” signalling the Coalition is preparing to vote against them. The Greens have said they will not support the legislation without significant amendments, including broader protections for all minority groups.

With Parliament reconvening early and negotiations intensifying, Mr Hogan said the coming days will be critical.

“We’ve got to keep a very close eye on this bill,” he said.