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Liberty Victoria president Julia Kretzenbacher said the permit system could make the process clearer, but its introduction had done nothing for Victorians who were still indefinitely excluded from...
January 12, 2021
Liberty Victoria in the News
Victoria can be a place where sexually and gender diverse Victorians can grow up feeling accepted, supported and loved.
The Victorian Government’s Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices...
December 7, 2020
Press Release
Liberty Victoria president Julian Burnside said: "If the punishment reduces the likelihood of obtaining the ultimate objective of the offence – which in this case, is reducing the spread of...
September 21, 2020
Liberty Victoria in the News
The state government insists expanded police powers are needed to help battle Covid-19, but civil rights groups disagree.
The Covid-19 omnibus (emergency measures) and other acts amendment bill 2020...
September 21, 2020
Liberty Victoria in the News
Liberty Victoria's press release gets a mention in this 10 news report.
September 18, 2020
Liberty Victoria in the News
Liberty Victoria expressed alarm at the idea of detaining people who might spread COVID-19 arguing the proposed law would unfairly target those with severe mental health issues.
“We are particularly...
September 15, 2020
Liberty Victoria in the News
The premier is sticking firm to his proposed extension of Victoria's state of emergency. But human rights supporters say it's unjustified. For a closer look,
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August 26, 2020
Liberty Victoria in the News
Liberty Victoria is concerned by reports that the Government is considering changing the law so that Victoria’s current state of emergency can be extended for a further 12 months.
At present,...
August 25, 2020
Press Release
Respecting and protecting human rights have become more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Liberty Victoria recognises that the scale and severity of the crisis has required a response...
August 7, 2020
Submission
Victorian Council for Civil Liberties urged the Government to act with fewer police and more social workers, nurses, drug and alcohol clinicians and mental health support, warning “this is a...
July 5, 2020
Liberty Victoria in the News