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Laine Clark

EXPLAINED: Qld needs tougher hate crime laws report - The Real Truth

Qld Islamic leader Ari Kandri says victims feel it's 'pointless' to report racial vilification. (AAP)

Tougher laws and penalties are needed to combat racial abuse and hate crimes in Queensland, a new report says.

A Queensland parliamentary committee has concluded more needs to be done to counter "on-line and off-line hatred", saying police data does not accurately reflect serious vilification in the state.

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