Victorian government plans to expand hate speech laws to include disability, gender, sex, and sexual orientation.

The Victorian government in Australia plans to expand hate speech laws to protect individuals based on disability, gender identity, sex, and sexual orientation, currently only covering race and religion. The changes will lower the threshold for criminal charges, allowing easier prosecution. While some groups like the Islamic Council of Victoria support the reforms, the Australian Christian Lobby opposes them, fearing they could restrict religious freedom and free speech.

November 10, 2024
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