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Videos – explaining Victoria’s anti-hate laws

Victoria’s anti hate laws have been strengthened in Victoria.  Everyone should be safe from hate speech and vilification, be respected and know that they belong.

Our video series explains our anti-hate laws, how they protect people from harm and how we can all take action if we see or experience hate speech, hateful behaviour and vilification.

An overview (3:25)

This video provides an overview of Victoria’s anti-hate laws, explaining how they help protect people from hate and support safer, more inclusive communities for everyone.

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Overview of civil protections

This video provides an overview of the civil protections against hate speech and hateful behaviour under Victoria’s anti-hate laws, where the protections apply and how to get help from the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission. It also explains the criminal offences and reporting to Victoria Police.

Protected characteristics

This video explains who is protected under Victoria’s anti-hate laws, what each protected characteristic means and how to get help from the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.

Taking action

This video outlines how to take action under Victoria’s anti-hate laws to address hate speech and hateful behaviour, explaining how to get information, make an anonymous report and make a complaint to the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission

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Explore the information and resources about Victoria’s anti-hate laws. These explain how they protect people from harm and how we can all help build safer and more inclusive communities.

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