The Queensland Government will hold an inquiry into race hate and online vilification to determine whether laws surrounding the issues are strong enough.
The committee is set to consider the impact of hate crimes on a wide range of groups, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities and the LGBTIQ+ community.
Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman says Queenslanders will have the opportunity to share their experiences of racism during the inquiry.
“The committee will review and investigate our existing laws, to determine whether they are operating effectively, consistent with community expectations and whether they are suitable to deal with modern challenges, such as online vilification," she said.