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First person to be charged under Qld hate speech laws fronts court

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Liam Parry, 33, faced court in Brisbane as the first person charged under Queensland's hate speech laws on Wednesday. Outside the court, pro-Palestine supporters rallied, while police warned Mark Gillespie for holding a sign echoing a banned phrase. Critics argued the legislation threatens free speech rights amidst ongoing demonstrations.

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