The new tougher anti-Semitism laws proposed for Australia have inspired two Jewish lobby groups in New Zealand to call for similar action.
The New Zealand Jewish Council and the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand are pushing their government to “urgently develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy to combat anti-Semitism, following the bold and principled leadership demonstrated by the Australian government.”
Australia’s plan, devised by anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal, proposes her office “monitor” media coverage and extend laws which already impose harsh penalties for offences such as arson attacks at synagogues and vandalism of Jewish schools or cultural sites.
Segal’s proposal would see hate crimes laws expanded to deal with incitement, vilification, and “the speaking of hatred” without necessarily linking to actual violence….
NZ Jewish Leaders Want Hate Speech Laws Mirroring Australia’s Proposed Reforms
