Freedom Party Vows Push Against New Hate Speech Laws Amid Concerns Over ‘Sam Kerr’ Clause

The ‘Sam Kerr’ clause compels prosecutors to consider the ’social, historical, and cultural' context of an offence.

Australian football star Sam Kerr departs Kingston Crown Court after a pre-trial hearing on January 14, 2025 in Kingston upon Thames, England. The Matildas star, who also plays professionally for Chelsea in the Women's Super League, is facing charges of "racially aggravated harassment" of a police officer related to an incident in Twickenham on Jan. 30, 2023. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Freedom Party representative Greg Cheesman says he'll be active during the next federal election to highlight issues with Victoria’s new hate speech laws that contain further protections for disadvantaged individuals from prosecution.

The Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill passed the upper house 22 votes to 17 on April 2 with support from the Greens and Animal Justice Party.