A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has recommended banning the phrase “globalise the intifada” only when it incites hatred, harassment, intimidation, or violence. The inquiry will not call for banning other phrases like “from the river to sea”. Labor MP Edmond Atalla, chair of the inquiry, confirmed the draft recommendations before a final meeting. The Labor-led committee voted to keep the report almost unchanged. The NSW opposition called the inquiry “rushed” and said the recommendations add confusion, as the conduct is already illegal under current laws. The report will be published on Friday for the state government, with legislation expected after parliament returns next week. Over 500 submissions remain unpublished. Deputy chair Labor MP Hugh McDermott defended the short inquiry period and committee’s commitment. Opposition’s shadow attorney general Damien Tudehope criticised the draft, saying it bans one slogan only under conditions already illegal, risking false impressions about other uses. The report suggests the government should clarify the phrase “globalise the intifada” is unlawful if linked to specific harm like inciting hatred or violence. The phrase, used by pro-Palestine supporters, means uprising but some in the Jewish community see it as a call to violence. Jewish groups urged a broader ban on hateful slogans, but the draft excludes other phrases. Groups like Palestine Action Group and the Australian National Imams Council oppose a ban, citing free speech. Constitutional law expert Prof Anne Twomey warned banning slogans calls complex legal questions and doubted a short inquiry could create challenge-proof law. NSW already has laws against inciting violence or hatred. McDermott said naming the phrase may help prosecutions, with exceptions for artistic, educational, or academic use. Atalla said, “'Globalise the intifada' as words on their own chanted probably mean nothing to a lot of people, but to the Jewish people, it threatens.” NSW Premier Chris Minns supports banning the phrase after the Bondi attack but said the inquiry is independent and legislation may not come immediately. The committee read around 700 submissions and considered overseas laws. In the UK, police have started arresting people who chant for intifada under existing laws. Atalla noted this UK development as the only change in the report’s final meeting.