Online hate is one of the most prevalent forms of digital violence. This report explores encounters with online hate among adults in Australia including the prevalence, nature and impact of online hate among adults who belong to one or more of the targeted groups.

This Bill seeks to update and expand Victoria’s current anti-vilification legislation. This brief provides contextual background to the Bill, as well as an overview of its key components, stakeholder responses and a comparison of anti-vilification protections in other Australian jurisdictions.

The Criminal Code Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill 2024 would amend the Criminal Code Act 1995 to strengthen and enhance Australia’s legislative framework to combat hate crimes and promote community respect and understanding. The committee found that the amendments made by the Bill are sadly necessary and was satisfied that the Bill does not suppress freedom...

This examination of right-wing extremists in Australia looks at the movements, motivations, and international links of local groups, particularly in online spaces. The report makes six recommendations focusing on social media platform regulation, law enforcement access to encrypted communications and the creation of a national hate crimes database.

A report on a review of the effectiveness of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) in addressing serious racial and religious vilification in NSW. The report found that communities have faced increasing levels of discrimination, vilification and other hate-based conduct. It provides two recommendations.