<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/new-south-wales" rel="" target="" title="NSW"><span>NSW</span></a><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/government" rel="" target="" title="government"><span>government</span></a><span> has announced that there will be new </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/law" rel="" target="" title="legislation"><span>legislation</span></a><span> surrounding hate speech and symbols rolled out across the state on Monday in the wake of the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/bondi-shooting" rel="" target="" title="Bondi Beach terror attack"><span>Bondi terror attack</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>NSW Premier </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/chris-minns" rel="" target="" title="Chris Minns"><span>Chris Minns</span></a><span> has announced the state government will be cracking down on what is deemed hate speech.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"There is no place in New South Wales for slogans or symbols that incite hatred, glorify violence or intimidate communities," Minns 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/livesavers-hold-silent-vigil-bondi-terror-attack-victims/481a1f46-2a6f-4c34-952b-f580a7781fcf" rel="" target="" title="Lifesavers stretch across the shore of Bondi in a silent vigil to honour victims of terror attack"><strong><span>Lifesavers stretch across the shore of Bondi in a silent vigil to honour victims of terror attack</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"These laws send a clear message that hateful conduct will not be tolerated.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"These changes, alongside tougher gun laws and temporary restrictions on public assemblies following a terrorist incident, are about protecting the community, and allowing NSW </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/police" rel="" target="" title="Police"><span>Police</span></a><span> to focus on preventing harm."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The chant "globalise the intifada" will also be banned, with the Minns saying "it encourages violence in our community".</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-premier-announces-new-hate-laws-in-wake-of-bondi-terror-attack/75367885-4c37-4660-9f4c-ecde28ebac35" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Things have changed since Sunday. We don't live in that world anymore. This is the truth, everything needs to be examined."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Premier also called for a Royal Commission, saying we don't yet have the full picture of Sunday's mass shooting.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Right now, we've got bits and pieces of the jigsaw puzzle here, but we don't have the full picture," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Until we've got a full and accurate picture of exactly how this happened, with a plan to ensure that it doesn't happen again, then I don't have answers to the people of New South Wales about what happened on Sunday."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Attorney General Michael Daley will consult the Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety to potentially include any additional statements in the state's new hate speech laws.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span> </span><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-beach-shooting-gun-buyback-announced-anthony-albanese/5a5e4731-8785-4a9d-9f40-af0ce87a9625" target="_blank"><strong><span>Powerful new gun laws touted ahead of buyback</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We must tackle this scourge in all its forms, including inflammatory and divisive symbols and slogans which cause real fear to vulnerable communities," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This Government is determined to do whatever is necessary to ensure community safety and cohesion after the horrific events at Bondi."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The laws will be introduced when parliament returns in the new year.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Additionally, new legislation is set to be rolled out on Monday, making it an offence under NSW law to publicly display terrorist symbols such as ISIS or Hamas flags without a plausible reason.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Reasonable excuses include an academic purpose or another purpose within the public interest.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The maximum penalty for the offence carries a two-year prison sentence or a $22,000 fine, and up to $110,000 for organisations.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police will also be given greater powers to remove the face coverings of people at public assemblies.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Police need to be in a position where if they suspect a crime is being committed, they can launch effective action," Minns said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We've seen in the past that hateful, racist speech has been set in our community.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It's a difficult job for the police, and we need to make sure they've got the tools to take that action."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f"><em><strong><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></strong></em></a><em><strong><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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