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QNews – ‘Deserve to be safe’: Victoria to expand laws against hate speech

Victoria has unveiled anti-vilification law reforms that will expand protections for LGBTQIA+ communities from hate speech. Existing laws in Victorian protect against vilification based on race and religion. But the state government’s Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill, unveiled on Tuesday, will expand the state’s laws to ban vilification based on disability, gender …

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26/11/2024
Equality Australia
Equality Australia

Equality Australia – Community leaders welcome anti-vilification protections in Victoria

Nov 26, 2024 – Women’s groups and LGBTIQ+, disability and multicultural advocates have welcomed the introduction of new anti-vilification protections in Victoria. The Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill expands the state’s hate speech laws to protect people if they are vilified based on disability, gender identity, sex, sex characteristics or sexual orientation.  CEO […]

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26/11/2024
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QNews – Gatecrasher charged over Nazi salute at Sydney trans rally

Jordan Hirst
NSW Police have charged a 20-year-old man for allegedly making a Nazi salute after gatecrashing a Sydney transgender rights rally and hurling abuse at marchers. The Sydney Trans Day of Resistance rally was on Saturday afternoon (November 23) at Pride Square in Newtown. Supporters gathered at the Square and waved transgender flags and chanted as …
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24/11/2024

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