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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

Victoria’s anti-vilification laws: how will they change and who will they protect?

Jacinta Allan Jaclyn Symes Victoria Labor Peter Comensoli Disability
Premier Jacinta Allan, flanked by attorney general Jaclyn Symes, speaks at a press conference
Premier Jacinta Allan, flanked by attorney general Jaclyn Symes, outlines Labor’s plans to overhaul Victoria’s anti-vilification laws Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

The Victorian government has unveiled long-awaited legislation to overhaul the state’s anti-vilification laws, the culmination of more than five years of work.

The justice legislation amendment (anti-vilification and social cohesion) bill 2024 was introduced to parliament on Tuesday and will be debated in the new year.

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