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Maureen Dettre and Luke Costin

Rising religious vilification draws move to toughen law

The NSW government plans to introduce laws banning vilification on the grounds of religious belief. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Inciting hatred and contempt or ridiculing someone because of their religious beliefs is set to become a crime in NSW.

The NSW government has flagged plans to introduce legislation prohibiting vilification on the grounds of religious belief, affiliation or activity.

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