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The Victorian Government has introduced the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-Vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024 to strengthen protections against vilification and hate speech. The Bill expands legal safeguards for Victorians based on race, religion, disability, gender identity, and more. It also creates new criminal offences for serious vilification, including inciting hatred and threatening harm, while safeguarding freedom of speech and religion. Bill Papastergiadis, President of the Greek Community of Melbourne, voiced strong support for the reforms, emphasizing the importance of fostering a safe, inclusive, and unified society.

Victoria Unveils Landmark Anti-Vilification Laws to Protect All Citizens from Hate

The Victorian Government has introduced the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-Vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024 to strengthen protections against vilification and hate speech. The Bill expands legal safeguards for Victorians based on race, religion, disability, gender identity, and more. It also creates new criminal offences for serious vilification, including inciting hatred and threatening harm, while safeguarding freedom of speech and religion. Bill Papastergiadis, President of the Greek Community of Melbourne, voiced strong support for the reforms, emphasizing the importance of fostering a safe, inclusive, and unified society.