Racial vilification
Briefing paper
Responses to antisemitism and Islamophobia
The report provides a summary of civil laws, criminal laws, reviews or reforms currently in progress, and best practice initiatives in response to antisemitism and Islamophobia in Australia – presenting anti-vilification measures for each state and territory government and the Commonwealth.
Report
Measures to prohibit slogans that incite hatred
A report from an inquiry into measures that can be taken to prohibit the public use of slogans that incite hatred in New South Wales. It provides three findings and five recommendations. The Committee's key recommendation is that the NSW Government consider legislation to proscribe the phrase 'globalise the intifada'.
Report
'If you don’t think racism exists come take a walk with us'
This report presents accounts of racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from the Call It Out register. It explores the impacts of the Voice referendum, the racism that plays out in institutions and systems of governance, and in the everyday places we live, work and play.
Briefing paper
Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024: bill brief
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.
Report
Criminal code amendment (Hate crimes) Bill 2024 [Provisions]
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...