Liberty Victoria calls for limit on State of Emergency Extension

Submitted by Liberty Victoria on Tue, 25/08/2020 - 09:25

Liberty Victoria is concerned by reports that the Government is considering changing the law so that Victoria’s current state of emergency can be extended for a further 12 months.

At present, Victorian law ensures that a state of emergency cannot last more than 6 months. The current state of emergency, declared on 16 March 2020, is therefore due to expire in mid-September.

The current 6-month limit exists for a good reason. The declaration of a state of emergency imposes extraordinary limits on Victorians’ human rights.

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Amendments contained in the Emergency Extension Bill go beyond what is strictly necessary.

Submitted by Liberty Victoria on Wed, 26/08/2020 - 09:24

Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment

(State of Emergency Extension and Other Matters) Bill (Vic) – Exposure Draft

 

Liberty Victoria makes the following comments on the Exposure Draft of the Health and Wellbeing Amendment (State of Emergency Extension and Other Matters) Bill (Vic) (the Bill). The Bill proposes amendments to the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) (the Act).

Herd immunity at risk as parents avoid jabs

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Herd immunity at risk as parents avoid jabs

Kirby caveat on use of emergency powers
Australian - Monday, 31 Aug 2020 - Page 5

Herd immunity at risk as parents avoid jabs

This clipping is from the August 31 issue of The Australian Digital Edition. To subscribe, visit https://www.theaustralian.com.au/.

Herd immunity at risk as parents avoid jabs

Kirby caveat on use of emergency powers
Australian - Monday, 31 Aug 2020 - Page 5

Police should exercise restraint and discretion

Submitted by Liberty Victoria on Thu, 03/09/2020 - 09:35

Liberty Victoria is deeply concerned about reports of the arrest by Victoria Police of a woman for the alleged incitement of an anti-lockdown protest.

It has been reported that the apparently pregnant woman was arrested and handcuffed in her own home in the presence of her young children because of a Facebook post. One that she offered to take down during the police raid. To describe this approach by police as heavy handed is a gross understatement.

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