NSW Labor accused of rushing inquiry into banning phrases such as ‘globalise the intifada’ over the holidays

State opposition leader says inquiry established ‘with no notice, no public hearings and an impossibly short deadline’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry into banning phrases including “globalise the intifada” will not any hold public hearings and has a matter of days to receive submissions before it produces its final report. The NSW opposition has expressed concern that the Labor-controlled inquiry, established to investigate the banning of “hateful statements” after the deadly Bondi attack, was being rushed through, limiting the ability of communities to consult on legislative changes. Continue reading...