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Minns rules out repealing new NSW hate speech laws
Premier Chris Minns has ruled out the New South Wales Government repealing its new hate speech laws, despite repeated claims the bill was rushed through Parliament. Source: ABC News.
NSW hate speech laws clear first hurdle despite MPs’ doubts
The New South Wales Government’s contentious hate speech laws have cleared the first hurdle despite MPs questioning how they would explain themselves to constituents excluded from the “two-tiered” legislation. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Caravan laden with explosives intended to target Jewish Australians
The chance discovery of a caravan laden with explosives and apparently intended to target Jewish Australians in a “mass casualty event” has confirmed fears of a major escalation in anti-Semitic violence. Source: The Australian.
Churches warn NSW hate speech laws could have unintended consequences
The Anglican and Catholic churches warn a proposal to criminalise hate speech in New South Wales could have unintended consequences of criminalising expressions of doctrine. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Minns vows crackdown on hate speech in NSW
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says his government will implement law changes to keep the community safe following the latest anti-Semitic attack, including a ban on protests outside religious institutions. Source: Sky News Australia.
Archbishop Fisher backs ‘groundbreaking’ parliamentary inquiry
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry is a “groundbreaking” opportunity to address the destructive effects of pornography on young people, says Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
NSW premier throws support behind Equality Bill
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has thrown his support behind the controversial “Equality Bill” introduced to the state’s Parliament by independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Archbishop Fisher calls for rejection of ‘Equality Bill’
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP says a proposed New South Wales bill “will have a direct impact on people of faith, as well as vulnerable women and children”. Source: Crux.
Faith leaders welcome further delay to parliamentary debate on ‘Equality Bill’
Opponents of independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich’s “Equality Bill” have welcomed a further delay to debate but say they will continue to push hard to have it rejected altogether from the New South Wales Parliament. Source: The Catholic Weekly.