Proposed bill also aims to ensure those who commit crimes motivated by prejudice face tougher penalties such as longer sentences
There would be an exemption for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains for whom swastikas are religious symbols. There will also be an exemption for when hate symbols were used for educational purposes.
The chief executive of Multicultural Australia, Christine Castley, said she was “pleased” and “relieved” to see the introduction of the reforms. “The laws will enhance the safety of every person and every community in Queensland, especially for those culturally and linguistically diverse communities who all too often face harassment as they go about their lives in public spaces and places of worship,” Castley said.
Castley said Multicultural Australia was proud to have been a part of the Cohesive Communities Coalition, which had advocated for these laws. “We will continue to amplify the voices of affected communities and individuals, and work with the Queensland government and response agencies such as the Queensland police to improve awareness and reporting of hate crimes,” she said.
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