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Press Release
Post date: October 23, 2024
In an era in which social media revolution has created an avalanche of disinformation and conflicts polarise communities across the world, the role of independent journalism has never been more critical to the protection of human rights and civil liberties. The role of journalists can be dangerous... Read more
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Liberty Victoria in the News
Post date: October 10, 2024
Until recent events, many Australians would not have realised that it could be a criminal offence to display the symbol of a terrorist organisation in public.
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Press Release
Post date: September 12, 2024
The freedom to protest is fundamental to democracy. Protesters have the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly under the Victorian Charter of Human Rights, and are protected by the implied freedom of political communication under our Constitution.
Liberty Victoria calls on the State... Read more
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Press Release
Post date: September 5, 2024
This year's winner of the Sophie Trevitt Human Rights Award is Samara Fernandez-Brown, a Warlpiri woman from Yuendumu who has represented her family in their long running battle for justice and reform after her cousin, Kumanjayi Walker, was shot and killed by police in the Northern Territory in... Read more
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Press Release
Post date: August 20, 2024
The late Peta Murphy was a Committee Member of Liberty Victoria for years where she advocated for human rights. She continued that work in Parliament, including her advocacy for gambling reform and highlighting the harmful effects of gambling advertising.
Gambling can be addictive. When it is, it... Read more
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Press Release
Post date: August 14, 2024
Liberty Victoria is disappointed by reports that the Federal Government has abandoned plans to introduce religious discrimination laws into Parliament. It is reported that as part of the abandoned plans, promises to protect LGBTIQA+ teachers and students have also been shelved.
If the Albanese... Read more
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Press Release
Post date: August 13, 2024
It is a fundamental principle of the rule of law that no one is above the law. The law must apply equally to all of us, including those given power over citizens to act on behalf of the State.
Liberty Victoria is deeply concerned that the Allan Government intends to make those involved in the... Read more
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Press Release
Post date: August 7, 2024
Liberty Victoria Statement on Police Disclosure in Criminal Proceedings
Liberty Victoria is deeply concerned by recent reports in The Guardian of a 15-year-old child being charged with murder and remanded in custody for almost a year on the basis of fundamentally flawed evidence in circumstances... Read more
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Press Release
Post date: July 2, 2024
The recipient of this year’s Liberty Victoria Voltaire Human Rights award is Antoinette Lattouf, in recognition of her role as a broadcaster, journalist and advocate for diversity and mental health.
As a woman from a Lebanese and working-class background working in the Australian media, Antoinette... Read more
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Press Release
Post date: June 25, 2024
Liberty Victoria and the Rights Advocacy Project are deeply concerned about the proposal to expand Victoria Police’s existing designated area search powers under the Control of Weapons Act 1990, which allow for the stopping and searching of any individual in a specific area without a warrant or any... Read more
