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Rex Martinich

'River to sea' accused denies hateful speech intent

Liam James Parry has faced court for the first time charged under new anti-Semitism laws. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

A pro-Palestine protester was threatened with arrest for displaying a sign outside court while the first person charged under a state's new anti-Semitism laws appeared inside.

Liam James Parry, 34, was arrested in March outside Queensland's parliament and charged with publicly reciting a prohibited expression  that might make a member of the public feel menaced, harassed or offended.

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