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Queensland Bans Pro-Palestinian Phrases

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Queensland becomes first Australian state to ban pro-Palestinian phrases, with potential two-year prison sentences for public use deemed menacing or offensive. The law, part of a broader antisemitism and gun control bill, targets only these two phrases, sparking debate on free speech and division. Legal experts anticipate challenges, as enforcement may strain police with vague rules on similar-sounding words. A national student strike for Palestine this Wednesday may test the new law, with organizers vowing to protest Israels actions despite potential chilling effect on dissent.

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