A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry is studying whether to ban the phrase "globalise the intifada." This move follows the Bondi terror attack, which prompted tough laws on hate speech and protests. The Australian National Imams Council (Anic) warned that banning the phrase "is likely to disproportionately affect Muslim Australians, including Palestinian and Arab communities." The Palestine Action Group (PAG) criticized the ban, saying it risks "importing repressive models from overseas, particularly the United Kingdom," where police plan to arrest protesters using the chant. NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns called the phrase "hateful, violent rhetoric" and sought to ban it. However, the government chose to first gather input via this inquiry. The phrase comes from Arabic meaning "uprising" and refers to Palestinian uprisings in 1987 and 2000. Many in the Jewish community associate it with violence and terrorism. A woman was recently arrested but not charged for wearing a jacket with the phrase at a Sydney protest. Groups like the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry support broad hate speech laws, with one spokesperson stating they must "capture the constant changes in symbolism and coded messaging" used by extremists. David Slucki of the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation described the phrase as "offensive" and "threatening," emphasizing the importance of considering its harmful impact. Anic argued that phrases like "globalise the intifada" and "from the river to the sea" have multiple meanings and banning them risks unfair enforcement. PAG said it has not used the chant but rejects claims it's threatening, urging NSW to avoid harsh bans like those in the UK. The NSW Council for Civil Liberties warned such bans could weaken social cohesion and freedom of political communication. They said criminal law is a "blunt instrument" and education is a better tool. The inquiry, run by a Labor-majority committee, closes submissions and plans to deliver its report by 31 January.