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Inquiry calls for ban on ‘globalise the intifada’ in NSW – but only when used to incite hatred and violence
- The NSW parliamentary inquiry recommended banning the phrase 'globalise the intifada' when used to incite hatred, harassment, intimidation or violence.
- The recommendation stops short of an outright ban, citing potential constitutional challenges.
- Lawmakers propose a 'causal element' linking the phrase to specific harm like incitement of violence.
- The inquiry chair Edmond Atalla and deputy chair Hugh McDermott defended the process amid criticism from the opposition.
- Some submissions supported the ban, including from the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry.
- Opposition argued the proposed ban could add confusion and intrude on freedoms, with existing laws already addressing incitement.
- The report proposes constitutional protections and defences for artistic, educational, and academic use of the phrase.
- The inquiry examined existing hate speech laws and looked to best practices from overseas, including the UK.
- The final report is to be published to the NSW government with legislation possible when parliament resumes.
- Public submissions were limited in publication, with a selection released for the report.
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