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Brisbane artist contacted by police over works that allegedly violate new Queensland hate speech laws
By Catie McLeod

James Hillier, known as Nordacious, told he could face jail time for some of his designs made in support of Palestine

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Brisbane artist contacted by police over works that allegedly violate new Queensland hate speech laws

James Hillier, known as Nordacious, told he could face jail time for some of his designs made in support of Palestine

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