Councils in NSW will have more power to shut down premises hosting “hate preachers” under new legislation proposed by the state government.
Under the new laws, places of worship will be required to consult with NSW Police during the planning approval process.
Councils will have authority to cut off utilities for illegally operating prayer halls, and fines for non-compliance will dramatically increase.
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