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New South Wales passes law protecting libraries from political book bans, especially LGBTQ-related titles, affirming the Commonwealth Classification Board as the sole content authority.
New South Wales is introducing legislation to protect public libraries from political pressure to ban books, especially those related to LGBTQ topics, following at least 309 attempts to remove 184 titles since 2023.
The law aims to enshrine the right to collect diverse materials, closing a legal gap that previously only guaranteed borrowing rights.
It reinforces the Commonwealth Classification Board as the sole authority to restrict content, countering efforts seen in Florida and local councils.
Libraries remain vital, with over 28 million visits and 41 million items borrowed last year.
The State Library of NSW is also launching a 200th-anniversary project inviting public stories to highlight libraries’ role in fostering access, connection, and lifelong learning.
Nueva Gales del Sur aprueba una ley que protege a las bibliotecas de las prohibiciones de libros políticos, especialmente títulos relacionados con LGBTQ, afirmando a la Junta de Clasificación de la Commonwealth como la única autoridad de contenido.