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“I want to make it clear that this isn’t the end of change,” Minns said.
Minister for Police and Counterterrorism Yasmin Catley said that the Legislative Council sat until 3.15am, finalising the legislation.
“We knew that we had to take decisive and swift action,” she said.
“I strongly believe that it will make a change to keep our community safe.
“It sends a strong message to our Jewish community. We have your back.”
New laws surrounding protests, extreme hate symbols and gun restrictions were all urgently passed following the attack that claimed the lives of 15 innocent people.
“Sydney and New South Wales have changed forever as a result of that terrorist attack last Sunday,” Minns said.
“We know it’s our responsibility to do everything we can to keep the people of New South Wales safe, and that means further change in the community.”
The NSW Premier said that the state is “not done with reform” and that changes will continue until the government has ”done everything possible to keep the people of the state safe”.
“There’s a recognition from this government that hate speech leads to hateful actions.”
Minns said that while he acknowledges that the protests are for matters happening around the world, the number one priority of the NSW government remains protecting people within the state.
“You can internationalise these issues, and I understand there’s concerns about what’s happening around the world.”
“But if it manifests itself in violence here, we’re going to take action.”
The Premier also said that similar legislation is being drafted in Victoria.
