Victorian government proposes new laws to penalize vilification based on disability, gender, sex, and sexuality.

The Victorian government in Australia has introduced a bill to enhance anti-vilification laws, expanding protections to include disability, gender identity, sex, and sexual orientation. The bill introduces two new criminal offenses: inciting hatred or threatening physical harm, with penalties of up to three and five years' imprisonment, respectively. It also strengthens civil protections while retaining exceptions for religious, academic, and artistic activities. The reforms aim to balance freedom of expression with social cohesion.

November 26, 2024
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