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NSW Government Targets Unlawful Worship After Bondi Attack

1/14/2026

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Minns Government Acts

The Minns government in New South Wales plans to empower councils to shut down unlawful places of worship after Bondi terror attack.
New laws would raise fines for operating without consent and require councils to consult police, and Canterbury Bankstown Council issued a cease use directive.
The Al Madina Dawah centre linked to cleric Wisam Haddad announced its permanent closure.
Civil liberties groups warn of infringements on religious freedom.

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Lowy Advocates Commission

Steven Lowy, a notable Jewish businessman in Australia, calls for a Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion to address underlying issues in response to the Bondi terror attack rather than merely assigning blame.
He argues that tighter immigration standards may be necessary to combat the importation of violence and hatred.
Lowy's remarks reflect a growing concern among some community leaders about the government's response to rising antisemitism.

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Minns Government Acts

The Minns government in New South Wales plans to empower councils to shut down unlawful places of worship after Bondi terror attack.
New laws would raise fines for operating without consent and require councils to consult police, and Canterbury Bankstown Council issued a cease use directive.
The Al Madina Dawah centre linked to cleric Wisam Haddad announced its permanent closure.
Civil liberties groups warn of infringements on religious freedom.

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