Victoria’s Premier unveils a multi-step antisemitism plan, targeting social media, protests, gun laws, and counter-extremism to safeguard the Jewish community and public safety.

As part of the package, civil law changes to anti-vilification laws will fast-track to take effect in 2026, removing the DPP’s prior consent requirement and securing crossbench support.

Police and security will have heightened visibility at major events, with CIRT on duty at the Boxing Day Test and extra officers stationed around the MCG, and similar deployments planned for other summer events based on threat assessments.

New powers could empower Victoria Police to quickly stop or relocate protests after terrorist events, following a NSW-style model, with a defined window for action that is still being finalized.

A second step expands those protest powers, mirroring NSW, to halt or move on protests within a set period after designated terrorist events once triggers and duration are legally determined.

Legislation will authorize the police commissioner to suspend or relocate protests for a defined period after terrorist incidents, with specifics under legal review.

The reforms are backed by a $1.8 million funding package aimed at protecting the safety and wellbeing of Victoria’s Jewish community.

A fourth step introduces a government-wide strategy to prevent violent extremism, including appointing a dedicated commissioner and focusing on community-level prevention.

Proposed reforms would hold social media platforms liable for hate speech spread by anonymous accounts and require disclosure of user information where appropriate.

Premier Allan emphasized Bondi and Melbourne antisemitism attacks to justify measures designed to safeguard public safety and the Jewish community.

A third step will review Victoria’s gun laws to address modern security challenges, led by former police commissioner Ken Lay.

Victoria’s solicitor-general will provide January advice on the proposed protest-control laws as part of the legal process.