Warning hate symbol ban could affect Muslims, pro-Palestinian protests
The government wants to pass its ban on hate symbols, but is being warned it may have unintentional consequences.
Source: sbs.com.au
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The government wants to pass its ban on hate symbols, but is being warned it may have unintentional consequences.
Multicultural faith groups say a federal government proposal to ban Nazi symbols nationwide could cause significant harm to the Muslim community. Collectors of war memorabilia are also concerned that the bill could wipe out the value of the items they hold, and unfairly paint them as extremists.