After blows to his anti-protest laws, Minns considers retreat from ‘globalise the intifada’ ban
The NSW premier, who was unequivocal in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, has now linked the fate of his state’s laws with those of the Queensland legal challenge Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has said he will only ban the slogan “globalise the intifada” if a potential constitutional challenge to a similar ban in Queensland is unsuccessful, the strongest indication yet that the state government may not seek to proscribe the contested phrase at all.
Minns was unequivocal about his intention to ban what he described as “hateful, violent rhetoric” following the Bondi terror attack in…
What Happened
NSW premier Chris Minns has indicated that the state's consideration to ban the slogan 'globalise the intifada' depends on the outcome of a constitutional challenge in Queensland.
Despite his initial resolve to ban hateful and violent rhetoric after the Bondi terror attack in December, Minns has referred the issue to a parliamentary inquiry, delaying immediate legislative action. The inquiry is expected to lead to potential legislation introduction when parliament resumes in February.
Why It Matters
This development reflects the complex balance between countering violent rhetoric associated with terrorism and respecting legal and constitutional safeguards in Australia. The linkage between NSW and Queensland's legal approaches highlights tensions in uniformly addressing protest slogans seen as inciting violence, which could have broad implications for free speech and public safety policies.
Implications
The delivery of the parliamentary inquiry's findings and the outcome of the Queensland legal challenge will be critical to determining the future of anti-protest legislation in NSW.
Observers should watch for how lawmakers navigate the constitutional issues and public response to any attempts at banning controversial protest language, signaling potential shifts in legal frameworks around hate speech and protests.
Key Signals
- NSW premier Chris Minns links fate of anti-protest laws to Queensland legal challenge
- Potential ban on slogan 'globalise the intifada' contingent on Queensland case outcome
- Parliamentary inquiry ongoing to consider legislation for banning violent rhetoric
- Minns initially intended to ban slogan after Bondi terror attack in December
- Legislation introduction postponed to February parliamentary session