A Victorian GP has been suspended after an anonymous tip-off about his social media activity. Critics say the decision sets a dangerous precedent.

Frank Chung
July 28, 2025

A conservative Christian GP has been found guilty of professional misconduct after complaints were raised over more than a decade worth of his “offensive” social media posts about abortion, the LGBTQI+ community and Covid.

Lawyers for Dr Jereth Kok have blasted Tuesday’s ruling by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), saying it represents a “deeply concerning shift in regulatory scope over personal speech”.

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