law
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Discussing Nazi salutes with The Guardian
Following the neo-Nazi rally with Hitler salutes on the steps of the Victorian Parliament over the weekend (see more), the Victorian Government, with the support of the opposition, […]
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Public Policy & Law Reform
The Online Hate Prevention is regularly called upon by governments in Australia and overseas to advise on law reform matters related to online hate and extremism. We also […]
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OHPI welcomes Victorian Government response on anti-vilification protections
The Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI), Australia’s only national harm prevention charity dedicated to tackling all forms of online hate and extremism, welcomes the Victorian Government’s response to […]
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Mayor Jack Dempsey on online hate
We welcome Mayor Dempsey’s call for Federal and State Governments to “catch up with the modern world and make laws that keep people safe online”.
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Report of the Inquiry into anti-vilification protections
The Online Hate Prevention Institute warmly welcomes the report of the Inquiry into anti-vilification protections which was tabled today in the Victorian Parliament. The Inquiry undertook extensive consultation. […]
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The lines of Laws and Norms
Some argue that the only solution to hate speech is more speech. We believe there is a need for three things to tackle hate speech: the removal of […]
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National Contexts for hate speech
“There’s not a place for this kind of content on Facebook. Learning more about German culture and law has led us to change the approach” – Mark Zuckerberg speaking […]
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After the Charlie Hebdo Attack: The line between Freedom of Expression and Hate Speech
Examining the line between freedom of expression and hate speech, particular in regards to cartoons of Mohammed, the July Position Paper published by the Kantor Center for the […]
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Restore Australia’s cyberbullying of Mariam Veiszadeh
Maraim Veiszadeh is vocal advocate of the rights of the Muslim community in Australia. She is the founder of Islamophobia Register, which allows members of the Muslim community […]