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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Penry Buckley

Inquiry calls for ban on ‘globalise the intifada’ in NSW – but only when used to incite hatred and violence

banner at protest in Sydney that says 'globalise the intifada'
Premier Chris Minns has repeatedly signalled his support for a ban on the phrase ‘globalise the intifada’ after the Bondi terror attack. Photograph: Richard Milnes/Shutterstock

A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has recommended banning the phrase “globalise the intifada” when it is used to incite hatred, harassment, intimidation or violence, but won’t call for banning the statement outright or recommend a ban on phrases such as “from the river to sea”.

The Labor MP Edmond Atalla, the chair of the inquiry, confirmed the draft recommendations to Guardian Australia ahead of a final closed meeting on Thursday, at which the Labor-led committee voted to table the report almost entirely unchanged.

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