The 2026 Sophie Trevitt AM Human Rights Award Winner!
We are proud to announce that this year’s winner of the Sophie Trevitt AM Human Rights Award is Margaret Winmar.
Year: 2026
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25 years after Tampa, we must restore dignity and fairness for refugees
In August 2001, the Australian government’s response to calls for help from people rescued from an incapacitated boat placed hundreds
Liberty Victoria condemns the Victorian Government’s attempt to undermine the human rights of people in prison
The Victorian Council for Civil Liberties (Liberty Victoria) condemns the Victorian Government’s latest attempt to undermine the human rights of
Liberty Victoria’s Statement on the Administrative and Judicial Review Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
Reports suggest the Albanese Government is considering removing appeal rights and work rights from people and families seeking protection in
First Peoples’ Assembly win Voltaire Human Rights Award for 2026!
Liberty Victoria is honoured to announce that the winner of the 2026 Voltaire Human Rights Award is the First Peoples’
Nurses union breaks ranks, hits back at health watchdog’s new antisemitism definition (Sarah Booth, Herald Sun)
Liberty Victoria, in a joint statement with NSW Council for Civil Liberties, said AHPRA’s move would have “chilling effect on
ALP’s proposed digital duty ‘carries potential risks to free speech’ (Jack Quail, The Australian)
Liberty Victoria President Gemma Cafarella has been quoted in relation to concerns that new laws intended to protect Australians from
Our Treaty Pledge
We, Liberty Victoria, are proud to acknowledge the Traditional Owners across so-called Australia and Victoria where we do our work,
Liberty Victoria’s Statement on Mandatory Sentencing
A safe, free and democratic society depends on a criminal legal system that is fair, proportionate and capable of recognising
Liberty Victoria Urges Government to Abandon Proposed Legislation Undermining Prisoners’ Human Rights
All humans need natural light and fresh air, including people in prisons, who must be treated with dignity even if
Medical Regulator AHPRA Adopts Controversial Definition of Antisemitism
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has announced in a Joint Statement alongside Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism
The Australian Government must act on Israel’s attacks on the Gaza flotilla
Liberty Victoria calls on the Australian Government to take swift and meaningful action in relation to Israel’s unlawful interception of