The Victorian government has pledged to introduce a raft of new restrictions on protesters, including banning protests from being held near places of worship.
"I'll never forget the sight and smell of that blackened synagogue for the rest of my life," Ms Allan said."There are too many who want to qualify anti-Semitism or make excuses for it, and I want to make it absolutely clear that I never will."
"A modern, multicultural Victoria is one that is built on a simple promise: whoever you are, whoever you pray to, you are safe and welcome in this state," she said. The proposed legislation will need to pass parliament, and would be formed in discussion with religion leaders and communities., following a rally outside Sydney’s Great Synagogue on December 4.
While acknowledging not all protesters using masks were anti-Semitic, Ms Allan said face coverings had been used by bad actors at protests. "Peaceful protests can and must be protected in this state, protests that harm others cannot," Ms Allan said.Minister for Police Anthony Carbines said these new laws would provide an opportunity for Victoria Police to protesters to remove face covering at rallies.
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