Racial / Religious Vilification Complaint

Issuing authority

Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VIC); Australian Human Rights Commission (Federal); Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland (QLD)

Official source

How to apply

1. Identify the correct body: in Victoria use VEOHRC (humanrights.vic.gov.au); for federal racial hatred under RDA s18C use the Australian Human Rights Commission (humanrights.gov.au/complaints); in QLD use the Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland.
2. Note that from 15 April 2026 in Victoria, vilification complaints are governed by the amended Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (the RRTA is repealed); for conduct before that date the RRTA still applies.
3. Gather details: your contact information, the respondent's details, a clear description of what was said or done, when and where it occurred, and any evidence (screenshots, witnesses).
4. Lodge via VEOHRC's online complaint portal at makeacomplaint.humanrights.vic.gov.au, or call 1300 292 153 (weekdays 10am–2pm), or email complaints@veohrc.vic.gov.au.
5. For federal complaints (AHRC), complete the online complaint form at humanrights.gov.au/complaints.
6. The Commission assesses your complaint; they will contact you if additional information is required.
7. If accepted, the Commission contacts the respondent and the conciliation process begins — a conciliator helps both parties explore resolution options.
8. If conciliation fails in Victoria, the matter may be referred to VCAT for a formal hearing.
9. Ensure you lodge within any applicable time limit — VEOHRC advises contacting them promptly; AHRC has a 12-month limit from the date of the act.

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