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2mo ago

Grace Tame Defends ‘Intifada’ Chant as NSW Moves to Ban the Slogan

Victoria Police invoke rare special powers for Melbourne protests with no specific threat identified.

Ms Tame said she had been cast in a ‘worse light’ than a criminal state. NewsWire / Monique Harmer
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Grace Tame says she does not advocate for violence or hatred of any kind after she chanted a phrase the NSW Government has described as hate speech at an anti-Israel protest in Sydney.

Overview

  • In a new video, Tame said intifada means “shaking off,” rejected violence and antisemitism, and vowed not to be silent.
  • Jewish advocates condemned the phrases used at the rally, while Barnaby Joyce urged stripping her 2021 Australian of the Year title and Pauline Hanson called for an ASIO probe.
  • NSW officials labelled “globalise the intifada” hate speech and said it will be outlawed under planned laws targeting hateful symbols and slogans.
  • About 6000 people rallied in Sydney during Isaac Herzog’s visit, with violent clashes, dozens arrested, and nine people charged, including four for allegedly assaulting police.
  • Victoria Police prepared for large CBD protests, activating powers under the Terrorism (Community Protection) Act for only the fifth time since 2006 and stating there is no specific threat.