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
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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
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
The Liberals’ proposed youth justice changes would make us less safe
The announcement by the Coalition that it would make the youth justice system harsher if elected are not grounded in
Liberty Victoria Media Release on Suppression Orders
In recent years, there has been increasing criticism by elements of the media about the use of suppression orders and
Maribyrnong Council to vote on extending security patrols in Footscray amidst grave community concern and protest
Tomorrow, the Maribyrnong Council will consider whether to extend its Footscray CBD Security Program pilot. Liberty Victoria urges the Council
Police violence in Sydney underscores importance of protest freedoms
Liberty Victoria is troubled by reports that NSW Police have used disproportionate and unjustified force to suppress protests in Sydney
New research reveals deep flaws in Victoria Police’s ‘Designated Area’ Search Powers
Today the Centre Against Racial Profiling (CARP) released important new research exposing the discriminatory and ineffective use of Victoria Police’s