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Press Release
Post date: March 25, 2021
Liberty Victoria concerned about Morrison Government being prepared to send refugees back to countries where they face a real risk of death, torture or persecution
In a recent Federal Court proceeding, Alex Hawke, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs... Read more
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Liberty Victoria in the News
Post date: March 18, 2021
Liberty Victoria president Julia Kretzenbacher welcomed the move.
“Liberty Victoria is incredibly happy that this Bill has passed,” she said.
“Victorians now have the same rights as other Australians to have convictions spent.
“This will make a huge difference to Victorians’ lives, aid in... Read more
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Press Release
Post date: March 16, 2021
Liberty Victoria is concerned about data security following the part-privatisation of VicRoads. The data that will become available to private enterprise will be very broad and Liberty Victoria is concerned about the security of it, when in private hands. The data that would include photos which... Read more
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Liberty Victoria in the News
Post date: March 16, 2021
The Victorian Government has finally published an application process for holding large protest events under COVID. Here’s what you need to know.
MALS and Liberty Victoria have been calling for guidance to be provided for some time to provide a clear framework to hold lawful protests within... Read more
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Liberty Victoria in the News
Post date: March 16, 2021
Justice Legislation Amendment (System Enhancements and Other Matters) Bill 2021 Liberty Victoria's submission was cited three times in Hansard
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Liberty Victoria in the News
Post date: March 15, 2021
Civil society has been “completely sidelined and ignored” in the inquiry into the government’s proposed new hacking powers, after no civil or digital rights groups were invited to the only public hearing, Deakin University senior lecturer and Liberty Victoria Vice President, Dr Monique Mann says.
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Liberty Victoria in the News
Post date: March 5, 2021
They are trying to establish the federal government has a ‘duty of care’ in protecting future generations from the climateaggedon. Featuring Liberty Victoria's very own Sr Brigid Arthur.
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Liberty Victoria in the News
Post date: March 2, 2021
Eight teenagers and an octogenarian nun head to an Australian court on Tuesday to launch what they hope will prove to be a landmark case – one that establishes the federal government’s duty of care in protecting future generations from a worsening climate crisis.
The group taking the action... Read more
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Liberty Victoria in the News
Post date: February 28, 2021
Sister Brigid, Liberty Victoria Policy Committee Member, a teacher for many years, said she wanted to give young people the opportunity to make change, and she was struck by the teenagers’ passion for the world and their future.
She works extensively with asylum seekers and has previously acted as... Read more
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Liberty Victoria in the News
Post date: February 18, 2021
“It’s preposterous that Facebook has left in place accounts which share false information or conspiracy theories, while blocking vital health, government and emergency service sites,” LIberty Victoria said in a statement.
