Civil rights groups call for inquiry after man taken to hospital and put into induced coma. A spokesman for the civil rights group, Liberty Victoria, agreed the case should be referred to IBAC.
Liberty Victoria in the News
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Media Type: Article - The GuardianDate: September 14, 2020
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Media Type: Article - The Sun Herald
Liberty Victoria vice-president Julia Kretzenbacher said she was "concerned about reports that the curfew imposed was not based on health advice by the Chief Health Officer."
"Any measure...
Date: September 10, 2020 -
- The Age
Liberty Victoria has also expressed "deep concern" about the arrest of the pregnant mother, saying pressing charges to prevent a peaceful protest was a "disturbing development, irrespective of the...
Date: September 3, 2020 -
Media Type: Video - Melbourne Activist Legal Support
Writing to your MP, volunteering for a community group, or attending a protest are all types of basic civic engagement that are critical for a strong democracy. However, the ability of concerned...
Date: September 3, 2020 -
Media Type: Audio - 3CR - Doin Time Program
Marisa interviews Liberty Victoria's Michael Stanton in the 3CR Doin Time show on Monday 31 August on the topic of Repression and the Law. Michael discusses the MALs event where the Right to...
Date: August 31, 2020 -
Media Type: Audio - The Wire
Michael Stanton discusses the proposed Vic State of Emergency Extension on "The Wire".
Date: August 26, 2020 -
Media Type: Video - 7 News
The premier is sticking firm to his proposed extension of Victoria's state of emergency. But human rights supporters say it's unjustified. For a closer look,
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Date: August 26, 2020 -
Media Type: Audio - 3AW
Victorian human rights groups have expressed “concern” over the state government’s proposed State of Emergency legislation, which would grant it power to extend it for another 12 months.
“We...Date: August 25, 2020 -
Media Type: Article - The Age
Civil rights organisation Liberty Victoria says the government is effectively writing itself a blank cheque with a 12-month extension, which is inconsistent with the preservation of human rights....
Date: August 25, 2020 -
Media Type: Audio - 3CR Breakfast Program
Liberty Victoria's Vice President Julia Kretzenbacher discusses the Stage 4 lockdown including fines, the need interpret complex statutes and the lateness of directions being published. Starts at...
Date: August 11, 2020