Victorian Premier Issues Statement 9 August
Nazis don’t belong in this country and they know it. That’s why they hide behind masks in the dark.
I thank Police who maintained the public order.
It’s clear they need more powers, and we’re giving it to them.
Our criminal Anti-Vilification laws come into effect next month.
We will introduce powers for police to unmask cowards at protests after that.
We’re not afraid of these goons – but we won’t tolerate them either.
https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/250809-Statement-From-the-Premier.pdf