Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Glen Waverley electorate

John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (14:51): (1015) My consistency question is directed to the Attorney-General. What steps is the minister taking to help protect and celebrate diversity in the Glen Waverley district? Bigotry and vilification affect us all, whether we are the direct victims of such reprehensible behaviour or not. It reflects on all of us as a society and brings us all down. This type of behaviour is simply unacceptable, and I am glad that the government has taken an appropriately strong response to deal with this pressing societal issue. The Glen Waverley district is a microcosm of the diversity in Victoria, and close to half the population was either born overseas or has a parent born overseas. We must ensure that vilification has no place in our society and that equality is not negotiable. I am proud to be part of a government which is standing up to protect every single member of our community, and I look forward to the Attorney’s response.