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Queensland Bans Pro-Palestinian Slogans Amid Rising Antisemitism

2/10/2026

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Queensland will become the first Australian state to ban pro-Palestinian slogans under new hate speech reforms.
Premier David Crisafulli announced these measures in response to the December Bondi terror attack, which killed 15 people.
The proposed laws would impose penalties of up to seven years for displaying hate symbols or chanting proscribed phrases.
The legislation aims to bolster protections for the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism.

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Queensland will become the first Australian state to ban pro-Palestinian slogans under new hate speech reforms.
Premier David Crisafulli announced these measures in response to the December Bondi terror attack, which killed 15 people.
The proposed laws would impose penalties of up to seven years for displaying hate symbols or chanting proscribed phrases.
The legislation aims to bolster protections for the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism.