Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist 'ratbags'

NSW hate speech laws are going to be reviewed to ensure they have impact, Premier Chris Minns says. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

State laws criminalising hate speech are being reviewed in NSW after ugly public incidents following the outbreak of conflict in Gaza.

But critics say existing regulations already go far enough and are not being effectively used to police illegal incitement.