Religious exceptions to anti-vilification laws will be guaranteed as protected groups are expanded and criminal offences created to stamp out deepening hate and division.
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00:00The right to be safe from hate is something that we must all cut, incredibly have, to defend
00:06and protect. And that is why today we're introducing Victoria's Anti-Vilification
00:11and Social Cohesion Bill to the Victoria Parliament. It's a bill that will keep
00:16Victorians safe, a bill that will keep Victoria united. Today is a great day for all Victorians.
00:25It doesn't matter whether you wear a kippah or a hijab. If someone vilifies you,
00:31if someone wants to go after you, your faith, your background, your belief, your sexuality,
00:39the chances are that they will be charged and go to jail or heavily fined.
00:45I must stress this is not about mildly effective conduct. This is not about being upset about what
00:52someone said. This is about protecting from serious harm that are serious, both to individuals
00:57and the community.