Big Fines on the Books for Religious Vilification

People in NSW can be fined up to $100,000 if they incite hatred or severely ridicule a person or group for their religious beliefs.
Big Fines on the Books for Religious Vilification
NSW Premier Chris Minns speaks to media the during a press conference at NSW Parliament, Sydney, Australia, on Sept. 23, 2022. AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi
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People in the state of New South Wales (NSW) can now be fined up to $100,000 (US$63,000) if they religiously vilify someone, with the government amending existing anti-discrimination laws.

The changes make it illegal by a public act to incite hatred or serious contempt or to severely ridicule a person or group because of their religious belief, affiliation or activity.