‘Harassing’ people outside places of worship could result in jail under proposed NSW law

Premier Chris Minns flags new measures, which would make certain types of protests a criminal offence, in response to racial hatred and antisemitism'

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The New South Wales government has proposed legislation that could make certain types of protests outside places of worship a criminal offence amid growing fears about antisemitism.

The reforms are part of a broader suite of measures in response to a wave of arson attacks and antisemitic vandalism over the past two months in Sydney.

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