LGBTIQ hate crimes
- Opinion
- Secrecy
Why the secrecy, premier? It’s got our attention
When the Minns government asked a judge to review its hate-speech laws, it knew he would arrive at a conclusion. So let us have it.
- Michael McGowan
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- Exclusive
- Courts
The sexual harassment case that left a customer with a hefty damages bill
This court decision has major implications for employees in public-facing workplaces, including retail, hospitality and health.
- Michaela Whitbourn
Pressure for tougher laws against gay hate crimes after surge in dating app attacks
The premier is looking to urgently legislate tougher penalties against gay hate crimes after reports of an increase in assaults against men lured on dating apps.
- Jessica McSweeney
- Exclusive
- Crime
Top cop’s plea for alleged Sydney victims of notorious daycare paedophile
Ashley Paul Griffith allegedly abused two dozen children in NSW, the eldest aged only four. Detective Chief Inspector Peter Yeomans wants him brought to justice.
- Perry Duffin
- Opinion
- Extremism
How to stop neo-Nazis forming a political party: This involves you, Albanese
These anti-democratic fringe-dwellers want to exploit democracy just so they can white-ant it from within. Here’s how democracy can fight back.
- Rosalind Dixon
- Opinion
- Opinion
Gay-hate crimes 2025-style: teenagers lure victims on dating sites
This is a pattern, not a scare story. Today’s attackers do not wait in known beats or coastal parks; they exploit trust and weaponise the phones in our hands.
- Nicholas Stewart
Anti-hate taskforce to hear from LGBTQ community in wake of violent attacks
Victoria’s anti-hate taskforce will hear from members of the LGBTQ community following a spate of violent, targeted attacks across Melbourne.
- Bridie Smith
Rainbow flags cover up messages of hate after attacks in Melbourne’s gay heartland
A wave of homophobic attacks, from far-right graffiti to violent bashings, has rocked Melbourne. But the city’s queer community refuses to back down.
- Rachael Dexter
James thought he was meeting a date. Attackers beat him and laughed while he screamed
Groups of young males are using fake dating profiles to lure men to parks for vicious homophobic attacks which are then being posted to, and boasted about, on social media.
- Melissa Cunningham and Cameron Houston
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- Victorian Parliament
Hate speech laws pass parliament as Liberals claim freedom of speech is at risk
The long-awaited reforms will make serious vilification – such as incitement of hatred or physical threats – punishable by up to five years’ jail.
- Daniella White