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Enhanced Anti-Vilification Laws Proposed Following Myer Windows Controversy

The Victorian government plans to strengthen anti-vilification laws following the cancellation of Myer's annual Christmas Windows event due to a planned pro-Palestine protest. Premier Jacinta Allan emphasized the need to counter division and hate, proposing legislation to enhance social cohesion and empower police in protest management. The move has sparked political debate, with opposition leaders criticizing the government's response and calling for a return to stricter move-on laws