Victoria logs 95 app-facilitated attacks on LGBTQIA+ people

Victoria Police recorded 95 hate crimes targeting LGBTQIA+ people on dating apps. This happened between January 2024 and October 2025.

Why it mattersLGBTQIA+ Victorians face growing violence when using dating apps. The attacks are now made possible by digital platforms.

AustraliaThe violence spans Victoria, NSW, WA, ACT and Queensland, making dating app safety a nationwide issue for LGBTQIA+ Australians.

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