{"id":466068,"date":"2026-02-08T08:25:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T08:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/466068\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T08:25:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T08:25:11","slug":"queensland-to-introduce-new-hate-speech-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/466068\/","title":{"rendered":"Queensland to introduce new hate speech laws"},"content":{"rendered":"

Queenslanders who use symbols and slogans dubbed ‘hate speech’ could face two years in prison under new laws.<\/p>\n

Symbols and slogans linked to Nazi propaganda as well as the Israel-Palestinian conflict are set to be banned in Queensland<\/a> under legislation set to be tabled in parliament this week.<\/p>\n

It will be an offence to use the slogan “from the river to the sea” as well as “globalise the intifada” in a public place, both of which have connections to the Middle East conflict, leaders said.<\/p>\n

\"GlobaliseGlobalise the Intifada is a slogan that has been seen at pro-Palestine rallies or at protests against Israel in Australia and around the world. (Chris Hopkins)<\/p>\n

Premier David Crisafulli claimed the laws would directly target antisemitism.<\/p>\n

“This is about drawing a clear line and stamping out the embers of hatred that were allowed to burn unchecked for too long,” he said.<\/p>\n

“The Jewish community has been clear: Queensland needs stronger legislation backed by real enforcement to drive out antisemitism.”<\/p>\n

The new laws are similar to those rolled out in New South Wales in the wake of the Bondi terror attack<\/a>, where 15 people were shot dead at a Hanukkah by the Sea event in Sydney<\/a> last year.\"DavidDavid Crisafulli insists his government is taking a strong stance in fighting antisemitism. (Sam Mooy)Victoria<\/a> has also strengthened its hate speech laws twice last year.\ufeff<\/p>\n

As part of the bill, assaulting or threatening a person officiating at a religious ceremony or damaging a place of worship could lead to seven years’ prison.<\/p>\n

Display of the Hizballah emblem will also be banned.<\/p>\n

\"AA pro-Palestine protest in Brisbane last year. (Courtney Kruk)<\/p>\n

The penalty for displaying terrorist symbols has also been increased from six months imprisonment to two years’ prison.<\/p>\n

Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington claims the new legislation proves the government is backing and protecting the Jewish community.<\/p>\n

“This Government is doing everything possible to stop the rise of antisemitism,” she said.<\/p>\n

“[The bill] introduces targeted reforms to ban terrorist<\/a> symbols and phrases and improve safety around places of worship.”<\/p>\n

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