<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Queenslanders who use symbols and slogans dubbed 'hate speech' could face two years in prison under new laws.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Symbols and slogans linked to Nazi propaganda as well as the Israel-Palestinian conflict are set to be banned in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/queensland" rel="" target="_blank" title="Queensland"><span>Queensland</span></a><span> under legislation set to be tabled in parliament this week.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It will be an offence to use the slogan "from the river to the sea" as well as "globalise the intifada" in a public place, both of which have connections to the Middle East conflict, leaders said.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/possible-coalition-reunion-expected-today-after-meeting-between-liberals-and-nationals/19093271-1d14-4542-958c-257c8f41852f" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Coalition confirms it has reunited following bitter split over hate speech laws</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Premier David Crisafulli claimed the laws would directly target antisemitism.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This is about drawing a clear line and stamping out the embers of hatred that were allowed to burn unchecked for too long," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The Jewish community has been clear: Queensland needs stronger legislation backed by real enforcement to drive out antisemitism."</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-hate-speech-laws-antisemitism-david-crisafulli/ee4d0f06-5e99-4e38-a3ee-295751d1d74c" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The new laws are similar to those rolled out in New South Wales in the wake of the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/bondi-shooting" rel="" target="_blank" title="Bondi terror attack"><span>Bondi terror attack</span></a><span>, where 15 people were shot dead at a Hanukkah by the Sea event in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/sydney" rel="" target="_blank" title="Sydney"><span>Sydney</span></a><span> last year.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/victoria" rel="" target="_blank" title="Victoria"><span>Victoria</span></a><span> has also strengthened its hate speech laws twice last year.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>As part of the bill, assaulting or threatening a person officiating at a religious ceremony or damaging a place of worship could lead to seven years' prison.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Display of the Hizballah emblem will also be banned.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/tropical-cyclone-mitchell-to-intensify-to-category-3-storm-ahead-of-landfall/d71a616f-c028-442f-8117-63bde494c3fe" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Severe Tropical Cyclone Mitchell forecast to make landfall as residents sleep</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/savannah-guthrie-video-message-nancy-guthrie-kidnappers-usa/f1e0e952-0fee-4285-b872-785722159046" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>US TV anchor willing to pay ransom for safe return of mother</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The penalty for displaying terrorist symbols has also been increased from six months imprisonment to two years' prison.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington claims the new legislation proves the government is backing and protecting the Jewish community.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This Government is doing everything possible to stop the rise of antisemitism," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"[The bill] introduces targeted reforms to ban </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/terrorism" rel="" target="_blank" title="terrorist"><span>terrorist</span></a><span> symbols and phrases and improve safety around places of worship."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The changes come as </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/israel" rel="" target="_blank" title="Israel's"><span>Israel's</span></a><span> Prime Minister Isaac Herzog plans to visit </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/australia" rel="" target="_blank" title="Australia"><span>Australia</span></a><span>, with </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/road-closures-planned-pro-palestine-rally-ahead-of-israeli-president-isaac-herzog-visit-to-sydney/2c556b55-d43a-47db-8806-f342810e341f" rel="" target="_blank" title="protests planned"><span>protests planned</span></a><span> in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/sydney" rel="" target="_blank" title="Sydney"><span>Sydney</span></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><strong><span>NEVER MISS A STORY: Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></strong></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><p><em><strong><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727"><em><strong><span>Apple</span></strong></em></a><span> </span><em><strong><span>and</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1"><em><strong><span>Google Play</span></strong></em></a></p></li><li><p><em><strong><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w"><em><strong><span>ticking this box here</span></strong></em></a></p></li><li><p><em><strong><span>Sign up to</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine"><em><strong><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></strong></em></a></p></li></ul></div></div>