Some $10 million will be spent on increasing security at religious schools and centres if the Perrottet government can retain power at the upcoming election, the premier has told a group of faith leaders.
"This is such an important initiative to give communities extra protection and confidence so they can freely practise their faith,' the premier told a gathering of faith communities in Parramatta on Wednesday.
The state is grappling with an increase in religious-based vilification, racism and violence since the COVID-19 pandemic, the premier said.
