Modern Australian

Victoria’s new anti-vilification bill strikes the right balance in targeting online abuse

  • Written by Liam Elphick, Adjunct Research Fellow, Law School, University of Western Australia
Victoria’s new anti-vilification bill strikes the right balance in targeting online abuseVictorian MP Fiona Patten has introduced a new anti-vilification bill to parliament that would extend protections to women, the disabled and the LGBT community.James Ross/AAP

Two weeks ago, Victorian Reason Party MP Fiona Patten introduced a new anti-vilification bill to the state parliament.

In the midst of heated public debate over the federal...