After blows to his anti-protest laws, Minns considers retreat from ‘globalise the intifada’ ban
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is reconsidering a proposed ban on the slogan 'globalise the intifada' in light of a potential constitutional challenge in Queensland. He indicated that he would only proceed with the ban if it is upheld in Queensland, reflecting a cautious approach after recent legal setbacks regarding anti-protest laws. Minns emphasized the importance of civic leadership over legislative measures in maintaining social harmony.
- ▪Premier Chris Minns is reconsidering a ban on the slogan 'globalise the intifada'.
- ▪He linked the decision to the outcome of a constitutional challenge in Queensland.
- ▪Recent court rulings have made him cautious about introducing new legislation.
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On Tuesday the NSW premier, Chris Minns, said there was a greater need for ‘civic leadership’ in maintaining social harmony. ‘It can’t all just be legislative change and outright banning of things,’ he said. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAPView image in fullscreenOn Tuesday the NSW premier, Chris Minns, said there was a greater need for ‘civic leadership’ in maintaining social harmony. ‘It can’t all just be legislative change and outright banning of things,’ he said. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAPNew South Wales politicsAnalysisAfter blows to his anti-protest laws, Minns considers retreat from ‘globalise the intifada’ banPenry BuckleyThe NSW premier, who was unequivocal in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, has now linked the fate of his state’s laws with those of the Queensland legal…
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