A suite of “tough new measures” aimed at snuffing out the fire that is the recent rise in racial hatred and antisemitism has been announced by the NSW government in a move it says will empower police and send the message these crimes “have no place”. The package of reforms includes a new criminal offence for people who intentionally incite racial hatred. The proposed maximum penalty is two years behind bars. The government will expand the section of the Crimes Act that deals with nazi symbols to target those who display them on or near a synagogue. Know the news...