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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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