Expert warns there’s no guarantee stronger legislation will directly prevent antisemitic attacks
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The Coalition has demanded the Albanese government explicitly outlaw threats and attacks against places of worship as part of a planned crackdown on hate speech.
Labor’s bill to further outlaw speech directly inciting violence and threats will be a major focus when federal MPs return to Canberra in February, with the final sitting weeks before the election likely to be dominated by discussion of a recent spate of antisemitic incidents.
