Religious vilification is against the law.
It is a public act that could incite hatred towards, serious contempt for, or severe ridicule of, a person or group of persons, because of their religious belief, affiliation or activity, or because they do not have a religious belief or affiliation, or do not engage in religious activity.
Public acts include:
If you feel you have been vilified, you can contact us to make a complaint.
If you are unsure if you have experienced religious vilification or need more information, you can contact our enquiry service.
Any public act that threatens or incites violence towards a person or group of persons on the basis of their race, religious belief or affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status or HIV/AIDS status is a criminal offence that should be referred to the police.
13 Mar 2025