Well, Jeff, as you said, the government proposal is indeed to set up a committee to study exactly what is the  best way to do that. 
My recommendations don't count. 
As for your claim that hate crimes are down overall, you are correct, but you fail to mention that hate crimes against Muslims have doubled in the past three years. Google it.

Governments can also change behaviour through education which I think is a much better approach. 
Getting out the facts to counter the Alt-right's "alternative facts" would be a good start.