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When is hate a crime?

Understand what constitutes a hate crime under Australian law and how legal protections apply to people targeted for their identity. Explore this comprehensive

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Summary

Resources and information on hate crime, including information for those who have been targeted.

About the Australian Hate Crime Network

The Australian Hate Crime Network, in partnership with The University of Sydney, has designed resources to meet the various needs of individuals and community groups.

The website features a community toolkit designed to support capacity building, training and awareness workshops, and education and information sessions for community organisations.

The website provides translated resources, including a range of multilingual posters, flyers and social tiles to promote the site and additional external resources that support targets of hate crimes.

Link to the website

Link to the "When is Hate a Crime?" website.

The views expressed by organisations and in resources in this hub do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Human Rights Commission or There's nothing casual about racism campaign supporters and partners.

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