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By Tony Zhang
A coalition of union, civil society, faith-based and human rights groups has told the Andrews government they must take a stand against rising hate in the Victorian community.
The groups have given evidence on Wednesday to a parliamentary inquiry considering proposed changes to Victoria’s anti-vilification laws.
The inquiry was called in response to Fiona Patten’s private member’s bill proposing amendments to Victoria’s anti-vilification laws…
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This combined coalition will argue that Fiona Patten’s bill does not go far enough and will advocate for strong anti-vilification laws that can stop hate in its tracks.
Read full article on Lawyers Weekly.