NSW unveils tougher anti-Nazi laws, new ambulance station plans
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NSW has proposed strict laws banning Nazi symbols and chants at public rallies, introducing tougher penalties for extremist displays. The government also announced new ambulance stations and more paramedics to boost emergency response capacity.
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- New powers will require protesters promoting Nazi ideology to remove face coverings and reveal their identities. 7s
- Proposed laws ban Nazi chants, symbols, and slogans, with violations near synagogues or Jewish schools punishable by up to two years in jail or a $20,000 fine. 15s
- The government aims to provide police with clear guidelines to enforce the new laws and avoid arbitrary judgments. 39s
- Three new ambulance stations will begin construction next year, as part of a plan for 30 stations and 125 new paramedics in south-western Sydney. 52s
- The opposition leader is campaigning to retain his position, with a decision on the top opposition job expected soon. 1m 11s