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Liberty Victoria is deeply concerned and troubled about reports of the violent apprehension of Aboriginal man Korey Penny, while he was on his way to work.
Mr Penny was cycling to work and spear-...
September 5, 2020
Press Release
Liberty Victoria has also expressed "deep concern" about the arrest of the pregnant mother, saying pressing charges to prevent a peaceful protest was a "disturbing development, irrespective of the...
September 3, 2020
Liberty Victoria in the News
Liberty Victoria is deeply concerned about reports of the arrest by Victoria Police of a woman for the alleged incitement of an anti-lockdown protest.
It has been reported that the apparently...
September 3, 2020
Press Release
Writing to your MP, volunteering for a community group, or attending a protest are all types of basic civic engagement that are critical for a strong democracy. However, the ability of concerned...
September 3, 2020
Liberty Victoria in the News
Marisa interviews Liberty Victoria's Michael Stanton in the 3CR Doin Time show on Monday 31 August on the topic of Repression and the Law. Michael discusses the MALs event where the Right to Protest...
August 31, 2020
Liberty Victoria in the News
Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment
(State of Emergency Extension and Other Matters) Bill (Vic) – Exposure Draft
Liberty Victoria makes the following comments on the Exposure Draft of the Health...
August 26, 2020
Press Release
Michael Stanton discusses the proposed Vic State of Emergency Extension on "The Wire".
August 26, 2020
Liberty Victoria in the News
Victorian human rights groups have expressed “concern” over the state government’s proposed State of Emergency legislation, which would grant it power to extend it for another 12 months.
“We’re...
August 25, 2020
Liberty Victoria in the News
Civil rights organisation Liberty Victoria says the government is effectively writing itself a blank cheque with a 12-month extension, which is inconsistent with the preservation of human rights....
August 25, 2020
Liberty Victoria in the News
Liberty Victoria's Vice President Julia Kretzenbacher discusses the Stage 4 lockdown including fines, the need interpret complex statutes and the lateness of directions being published. Starts at...
August 11, 2020
Liberty Victoria in the News