Article 5ZN9E Queensland to ban swastikas and strengthen hate crime laws

Queensland to ban swastikas and strengthen hate crime laws

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Eden Gillespie
from World news | The Guardian on (#5ZN9E)

Palaszczuk government will implement 17 recommendations to counter devastating effects of vilification'

The Palaszczuk government will introduce legislation into Queensland parliament to ban swastikas as part of a suite of changes to strengthen the state's response to hate crime and vilification.

The legislation would make it a criminal offence to display symbols promoting hatred and causing fear.

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