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Liberty Victoria Updates
Post date: December 1, 2009
The report of the National Human Rights Consultation Committee was
released on 8 October 2009, with 31 recommendations regarding how best
to ensure human rights protection in Australia. The release of this
landmark report signifies the end of the most extensive consultation on
human rights and one... Read more
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Liberty Victoria Updates
Post date: December 1, 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.
It is important to look at the facts when considering... Read more
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Liberty Victoria Updates
Post date: December 1, 2009
A 13 year old boy with Asperger Syndrome was ineligible to receive disability support services because the Victorian Department of Human Services did not consider Asperger Syndrome and other Autism Spectrum Disorders to be a "disability". The boy's mother applied to VCAT for a review of the... Read more
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Liberty Victoria Updates
Post date: December 1, 2009
A 19 year old women with cerebral palsy was left housebound and alone while the Government was acting particularly slowly in responding to her request for disability services. Her advocate noticed that her mental state was deteriorating as a result and wrote to the relevent Government department... Read more
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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
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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
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Liberty Victoria in the News
Post date: November 16, 2009
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Liberty Victoria in the News
Post date: November 10, 2009
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Liberty Victoria in the News
Post date: November 5, 2009
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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
