<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Victoria will strengthen its anti-vilification laws for the second time in months, as the government announces further steps to stamp out antisemitism.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Addressing the media earlier today, Premier Jacinta Allan outlined five actions her government was prioritising to address hate speech and antisemitism.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"These are the next steps, they will not be our last steps," Allan said.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/whats-inside-the-epstein-files-released-by-the-justice-department/aa0fbe68-620e-4807-ae31-124c47ea71ed" rel="" target="" title="What's inside the Epstein files released by the Justice Department"><strong><span>What's inside the Epstein files released by the Justice Department</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Among the shake-up is a further tightening of anti-vilification laws, which Allan boasted were already the "strongest in the country" after an overhaul earlier this year in response to a rise in hostile and violent protests.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Similar to laws being introduced in NSW, the use of phrases such as "globalise the intifada" can warrant criminal prosecution, Allan said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The legislation revamp could see social media companies liable for hate speech spread online by anonymous accounts.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/antivilification-laws-victoria-jacinta-allan-antisemitism/c5b66759-5f06-41f0-b504-cfd700f91f17" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"If the owner of a social media account cannot be identified, then the platform could be liable for a civil claim determination," Allan said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Social media platforms could also be compelled to give up identifying information of "cowardly" users who are spreading hateful behaviour, Allan said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The government will also look to develop new laws that allow Victoria Police's chief commissioner to stop or move on a public protest in the aftermath of a terrorist event.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>That law will be similar to new laws being developed in NSW in the wake of the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/bondi-shooting" rel="" target="" title="Bondi terror attack"><span>Bondi terror attack</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I want to be clear, we have always defended the right to protest and we will not allow a return to the undemocratic laws that aim to reduce the power of workers, but the safety of the community is paramount," Allan said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Former Victoria Police chief commissioner Ken Lay will be brought in to review and </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-beach-shooting-nsw-premier-chris-minns-flags-gun-law-reforms/785f8c4b-9ea3-40fd-8643-fd84b45c4b85" rel="" target="" title="implement strengthened gun laws"><span>implement strengthened gun laws</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/multiple-gunmen-open-fire-at-a-south-african-pub-killing-9-and-wounding-10/6c8b5cca-b4fc-4499-af91-8c08ce437326" rel="" target="" title="Multiple gunmen open fire at a South African pub, killing nine and wounding 10"><strong><span>Multiple gunmen open fire at a South African pub, killing nine and wounding 10</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A new commissioner will be appointed to prevent and counter violent political extremism in Victoria, guided by a new strategy to tackle extremism of all kinds.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This is an evidence-backed plan dealing with extremism of all kinds, including people with far left and far right, religious or other ideological motivations," Allan said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The premier, who was </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/jacinta-allan-caulfield-shule-hanukkah-funding/7517d4fe-6d9b-464e-aadd-e632ab850fda" rel="" target="" title=" last week booed by a Jewish congregation"><span>last week booed by a Jewish congregation</span></a><span> during a vigil at Caufield Shule, used the announcement to take accountability for claims she failed to protect the Jewish community against rising antisemitism.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I can't fully personally comprehend the unique sadness, pain, and fear of Jews in this moment, but I can share in their horror that the worst massacre of Jewish lives since October 7 took place here [in Australia]," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I take responsibility for everything that happens in this state. And I am sorry.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I stand with you for the long term. I will fight for you forever."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Today's announcement follows </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/jacinta-allan-caulfield-shule-hanukkah-funding/7517d4fe-6d9b-464e-aadd-e632ab850fda" rel="" target="" title="a $1.8 million commitment"><span>a $1.8 million commitment</span></a><span> by the Victorian government to support the safety and wellbeing of the Victorian Jewish community.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f"><em><strong><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></strong></em></a><em><strong><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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