We have hate speech laws in Australia, both Federally and a state level.
This is an interesting article on our laws.
https://theconversation.com/explainer-how-do-australias-laws-on-hate-speech-work-in-practice-26105
Explainer: how do Australias laws on hate speech work in practice?
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One of the biggest fears voiced by opponents of hate speech laws is that they have a chilling effect and stifle public debate on important issues. Our 20-year study of media content shows no evidence of such a chilling effect. While some of the crudest edges have been knocked off the language used in media commentary, Australians seem as willing as ever to express robust views about a broad range of issues from Indigenous land rights, to gay marriage, to immigration and refugees.
Most importantly, when we interviewed members of Australias diverse ethnic communities we heard one thing loud and clear: hate speech laws are important and shouldnt be tampered with. Although many said they would never lodge a complaint or pursue litigation, they saw hate speech laws as a precious symbol: simply knowing theyre there makes them feel less vulnerable.
Hate speech laws were seen as setting a standard and making a statement about whats not acceptable. And standards are worth proclaiming no matter how many times we fail to live up to them.