Voltaire Awards 2023 Speeches

Call for Liberty Victoria Voltaire Human Rights Awards nominations

Dear members and supporters,

Statement on Entrapment

Submitted by Liberty Victoria on Thu, 22/02/2024 - 16:05

Statement on Entrapment

Liberty Victoria Statement on the Victorian Government’s Backflip on Bail Reforms for Children and Proposed Electronic Monitoring

Submitted by Liberty Victoria on Tue, 26/03/2024 - 13:54

In 2023, the Victorian Government delayed changes to the Bail Act 1977 (Vic) (Bail Act) designed to reduce the number of children remanded in custody awaiting the conclusion of their criminal proceedings. The proposed changes included removing the reverse onus test, where— subject to fairly low criteria — an accused child would have to demonstrate either “compelling reasons” or “exceptional circumstances” to be granted bail.

Inquiry into the Crimes Amendment (Strengthening the Criminal Justice Response to Sexual Violence) Bill 2024

Liberty Victoria is committed to the defence and advancement of civil liberties and human rights. We seek to promote compliance with Australia’s obligations under international law as recognised in various State and Federal human rights instruments such as the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). As such, we frequently contribute to federal and state committees of inquiry.

Joint CCLs letter re Migration Amendment Bill 2024

Submitted by Liberty Victoria on Fri, 05/04/2024 - 09:39

Tony Burke MP

Leader of the House

Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations

Minister for the Arts

Dear Mr Burke

We write as leading civil society organisations, reflecting a broad and diverse membership across Australia, to express our deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent introduction of the Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024.

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