It is also facing opposition from women’s sex-based rights groups concerned that the proposed new laws will be weaponised by trans activists.
A proposed overhaul of Victoria’s hate laws has provoked a backlash from church leaders and faith-based groups who fear the reforms will erode protections for religious freedom and invite discrimination against people expressing orthodox beliefs.
The omnibus legislation, if supported in its current form, would radically redraw the state’s anti-vilification framework. “These laws will appropriately reflect the seriousness of incitements and threats made against all Victorians better than the current acts,” she said. “Freedom of expression is important, but this must be balanced with the vital right for Victorians to be safe in public life and that’s what our laws will aim to balance.”
The Racial and Religious Tolerance Act is regulated by the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission. Between July 1, 2019 and June 30 this year, the Commission received almost 20 complaints a year on average for racial and religious vilification. But the ICV has urged the government not to abolish its standalone protection against racial and religious vilification, the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act , as the Middle East conflict has produced a surge in reported Islamophobia.
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