[Crossbench Bill - Libertarian] Ends Racial and Religious Hatred Laws

Crimes Legislation Amendment (Racial and Religious Hatred Legislation Repeal) Bill 2025

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The law no longer makes it a crime to incite racial hatred.
It is no longer a crime to display Nazi symbols.
Graffiti is no longer listed as a public act when threatening or inciting violence based on race, religion, or identity.
Police have fewer limitations on how they exercise certain powers under the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002.

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