In this video, Prof Gail Mason provides an overview of the different pieces of hate crime legislation in Australia, discussing the main similarities and differences between states. Gail is Professor of Criminology at the University of Sydney Law School. Gail’s research centres on crime, social justice and exclusion, particularly: racist and homophobic violence; hate crime law and punishment; and the legal construction of hatred. She is co-convener of the Australian Hate Crime Network.