New bill also aims to ensure those who commit crimes motivated by prejudice face tougher penalties
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Queensland’s attorney general has confirmed the Nazi salute will be captured under proposed laws that ban hate symbols and strengthen the state’s response vilification.
Shannon Fentiman said she had been “shocked” by the presence of Nazis at an anti-trans protest in Melbourne earlier this month.
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Continue reading…New bill also aims to ensure those who commit crimes motivated by prejudice face tougher penaltiesFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastQueensland’s attorney general has confirmed the Nazi salute will be captured under proposed laws that ban hate symbols and strengthen the state’s response vilification.Shannon Fentiman said she had been “shocked” by the presence of Nazis at an anti-trans protest in Melbourne earlier this month.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…