Victoria Police takes crimes against the LGBTIQA+ community seriously.
We have a responsibility and duty to ensure safety in the LGBTIQA+ community, and provide equal and fair access to policing services.
Crimes against LGBTIQA+ communities
The types of crimes committed against members of LGBTIQA+ communities include:
- prejudice motivated crime
- family violence and abuse
- sexual assault
- stalking
- LGBTIQA+ change or suppression (conversion) practices
- property crime
- assaults and other offences.
These crimes are against the law and will be fully investigated by Victoria Police.
Report a crime against a LGBTIQA+ community member
Call Triple Zero (000) if:
- anyone is in danger
- a crime is occurring right now, or
- you need immediate police attendance.
If there is no immediate danger, you can report a crime or event by:
- calling 131 444
- visiting Police Assistance Line and Online Reporting.
Contact your local police station for all other crime reporting. This includes family violence and assaults.
You can ask to speak to a Victoria Police LGBTIQA+ Liaison Officer (LLO) at your local station.
You can also share or report crime information online through:
Report a change or suppression (conversion) practice
Harmful practices that seek to change or suppress sexual orientation or gender identity are against the law.
LGBTIQA+ Victorians should live their lives authentically with pride and dignity. No Victorian should be subjected to harmful practices that seek to change or suppress their sexual orientation or gender identity.
You can report a change or suppression (conversion) practice crime to Victoria Police directly.
For more information visit the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) website.
LGBTIQA+ Liaison Officers (LLOs)
LGBTIQA+ Liaison Officers (LLOs) provide discrete, non-judgemental advice and support. They can also provide information about support services.
There are more than 545 LLOs across Victoria.
You can ask to speak to a LLO for advice, information, referrals or help to report a crime.
To speak to an LLO:
- call or visit your local police station
- call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.
View our list of police stations with a LGBTIQA+ Liaison Officer.
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