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Holly Hales and Callum Godde

Protest law crackdown to curb 'cancer' of anti-Semitism

Victoria's premier says a rise in anti-Semitism over the past year in the state is unacceptable (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Jewish groups are rejoicing at plans to ban protests outside places of worship, but detractors fear the sweeping reforms will be anti-democratic and too late to stem a rising tide of anti-Semitism.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan on Tuesday announced proposed laws to rid the state of extremist behaviour at protests, including safe access zones at places of worship.

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