‘We will not accept this type of hatred’: NSW cracks down on illegal prayer halls | 7NEWS

4 months ago The News Room

NSW Premier Chris Minns and Police Minister Yasmin Catley announce legislation to increase penalties tenfold for illegally operating prayer halls. The government will grant councils enhanced powers to shut down unauthorised religious venues and disconnect utilities, specifically targeting venues allegedly used to preach hate speech. The Premier frames the changes as part of a broader crackdown on hate speech in NSW, with additional measures planned over the next 6 to 12 months.

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