The Minns Government has introduced new hate speech laws to NSW Parliament intended to reduce racial hatred, with new offences and tougher penalties.

However, there are concerns the laws will criminalise peaceful protest near places of worship and will leave some groups, including LGBTIQ+ people, vulnerable to hatred.

Alastair Lawrie, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Justice and Equity Centre, a leading independent law and policy centre that aims to build a fairer, stronger society by tackling injustice and inequality, joined 2SER Breakfast to discuss.