This means the banning power can be used when hateful conduct is directed at Judaism but not at Islam, Hinduism, Christianity or any other religion. It also does not apply to hateful conduct against the LGBTIQ+ community, women or people with disability. It deliberately carves them out.
Jan 18, 2026 07:41The banning power says the “Minister is not required to observe any requirements of procedural fairness” before criminalising and banning an organisation (and exposing current and former members to criminal prosecution). These are Trumpian powers, removing the usual checks for good decision-making.
