Latest articles and news by Liberty Victoria

  • Freedom of Information

    Liberty Victoria Updates
    Post date: December 1, 2009
    In the case of McIntosh v Victoria Police [2009] VCAT Justice Bell held that the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) should be interpreted consistently with section 15 of the Charter, which recognises the right to seek, receive and impart information is an aspect of the human rights of Freedom of... Read more

  • Right to Housing

    Liberty Victoria Updates
    Post date: December 1, 2009
    One example is the recent ruling by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, which held that a non-profit housing agency, Metro West Housing Services, is a "public authority" under section 4(c) of the Charter.  This means that such private enterprises are required to comply with the Charter... Read more

  • Australia's ugly secret: we still warehouse asylum seekers

    Liberty Victoria in the News
    Post date: November 16, 2009

  • We need a Charter of Rights

    Liberty Victoria in the News
    Post date: November 10, 2009

  • Australians are Xenophobic

    Liberty Victoria in the News
    Post date: November 5, 2009

  • Annual General Meeting 2009

    Liberty Victoria Updates
    Post date: October 29, 2009
    LIBERTY is holding its ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 5.30pm Monday 23 November at the Capitol Theatre, 113 Swanston Street, Melbourne.  All members are invited. For further information please contact the Liberty Office. RSVP to info@libertyvictoria.org.au or (03) 9670 6422 by Friday 20 November. The... Read more

  • Campaigns

    Liberty Victoria Updates
    Post date: October 28, 2009
    Review of the Victorian Charter of Human  Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) Update: the charter review report was tabled in the Victoria Parliament 14th September 2011. LINK TO CHARTER REVIEW REPORT Background to the review and Liberty Submission On the 19 April 2011, the Victorian... Read more

  • Asylum Seekers - Some Facts

    Liberty Victoria Updates
    Post date: October 27, 2009
    Asylum Seekers are again the subject of much commentary and debate in Australia.  As per our Media Release in April 2009, Liberty continues to urge the media and all politicians to take a measured, fair and humane approach to asylum seekers. For more information and statistics about asylum... Read more

  • Its beginning to look alot like Tampa

    Liberty Victoria in the News
    Post date: October 21, 2009

  • Revealing the gay agenda: equality

    Liberty Victoria Updates
    Post date: October 16, 2009
    Anne O'Rourke Since the last newsletter Liberty Victoria has been busy writing submissions to a number of state and federal inquiries on issues such as politicians register of interests, privacy, anti-terror laws and marriage equality. The last inquiry was established as a result of Senator Sarah... Read more

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