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Protest outside places of worship could be banned in NSW after Great Synagogue incident


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Published in Politics and Government on Saturday, December 7th 2024 at 20:40 GMT by Sydney Morning Herald   Print publication without navigation

  • After a spate of antisemitic attacks, Premier Chris Minns has commissioned his attorney-general to strengthen protections for religious institutions.

The New South Wales government is considering legislation to ban protests outside places of worship following an incident at the Great Synagogue in Sydney. This proposed law comes after a pro-Palestinian protest disrupted a service, leading to significant community and political backlash. The legislation aims to create a 150-meter exclusion zone around religious sites during services to prevent such disturbances. Premier Chris Minns emphasized the need to protect religious freedom and ensure that places of worship remain sanctuaries free from intimidation. The move has sparked debate about balancing the right to protest with the right to practice religion peacefully, with some critics arguing it might infringe on civil liberties.

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