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Kat Wong and Dominic Giannini

Mandatory jail for terror risks 'serious injustice'

New hate laws with mandatory jail sentences have passed after a surge in anti-Semitic incidents. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

People found guilty of displaying terror symbols or some terrorism offences will be jailed under new laws, but some advocates warn they could disproportionately hurt marginalised Australians.

The legislation, which cleared the Senate on Thursday, will create offences for threatening force of violence against particular groups, including on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or political opinion.

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