July 13, 2009
Liberty Victoria in the News
On the 15 June 2009 Liberty Victoria lodged its submission to the National Human Rights Consultation. Liberty Victoria commends the government for conducting the National Human Rights Consultation to...
June 22, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
Michael Pearce SC
Two important events for Liberty are looming and I hope all members will make an effort to attend. The first is on Friday evening 29 May and is the official launch of ‘The Gist of...
May 29, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
Anne O'Rourke
Liberty Victoria recently completed a submission into the freedom of religion inquiry being undertaken by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
While endorsing freedom of religion as...
May 29, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
Andrew Vincent
With flagship events like the Melbourne Cup and the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Victoria has long been regarded as the premier state for major sporting events. In order to cement that...
May 29, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
Georgia King-Siem
In January 2009, the Attorney-General announced that the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) would review the operation and provisions of the Royal Commissions Act 1902 (Cth)....
May 29, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
Georgia King-Siem
As part of its broader inquiry into surveillance regulation in Victoria, the Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) has now turned its attention to surveillance in public places....
May 29, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
Dr Larry Stillman
The past year or so has seen pressure from some lobby groups in the Jewish community against a number of public events in Melbourne and Sydney as well as Fairfax media or the ABC...
May 29, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
Dr Diane Sisely
December 10, 2008, marked the day 60 years ago when the world agreed on the principles and values necessary to safeguard if people are to be able to live a decent life, with dignity...
May 29, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
Nerida MulveyIn 2006, the UN General Assembly mandated an in-depth study on all forms of violence against women. The study outlines due diligence obligations of states, asserting: ‘States have an...
May 29, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates