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Protest Erupts in Brisbane Over Controversial Free Speech Ban

4/21/2026

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About 300 people protested Queensland's ban on two pro-Palestinian phrases in Brisbane.
The law bans "from the river to the sea" and "globalise the intifada" after a December terror attack, with violators facing up to two years in prison.
During the protest, 22 people were arrested, including Stephen Heydt, a Jewish psychologist, for displaying a banned phrase.
Activists plan to challenge the law in court, arguing it infringes civil liberties.

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About 300 people protested Queensland's ban on two pro-Palestinian phrases in Brisbane.
The law bans "from the river to the sea" and "globalise the intifada" after a December terror attack, with violators facing up to two years in prison.
During the protest, 22 people were arrested, including Stephen Heydt, a Jewish psychologist, for displaying a banned phrase.
Activists plan to challenge the law in court, arguing it infringes civil liberties.