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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rod McGuirk

Australian state proposes ban on protests at places of worship to fight rising antisemitism

Australia Antisemitism - (AAP Image)

An Australian state government on Tuesday proposed new restrictions on protesters in response to rising antisemitism, including a ban on demonstrations outside places of worship.

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan proposed the new laws after arsonists damaged a Melbourne synagogue this month and protestors kept fearful worshippers trapped inside a Sydney synagogue for three hours a week earlier.

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