Queensland Tightens Hate Speech Laws, Amid Controversy
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Queenslands government recently amended hate speech laws, targeting two antisemitic phrases, following the Bondi terror attack. The bill initially allowed the attorney-general to ban any words inciting violence or offense, but faced backlash from legal experts, religious groups, and civil liberties advocates. The government scaled back the bill after weeks of defense, addressing concerns. Meanwhile, the opposition accused the government of distracting from the real news with unrelated issues. Parliament became chaotic, with ministers yelling antisemitic slurs across the chamber. The bill passed after a late tweak, despite Labors opposition due to rushed debate. ASIOs head recently emphasized the potential for heated words to incite real violence.
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