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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
Liberty Victoria is concerned by news that the Australian Federal Police has recommended that prosecutors consider laying charges against ABC journalist Dan Oakes. The recommended charges relate to...
July 3, 2020
Press Release
A bungled police raid on a gay bookshop one year ago left an innocent man with severe injuries and sent shockwaves through Victoria’s LGBTQ community. Now there are fears of further fallout in the...
May 8, 2020
Liberty Victoria in the News
Liberty Victoria warmly welcomes reports that the regulations will undo the changes that were going to lock tenants into their leases. These regulations follow calls by Liberty Victoria and tenant...
May 6, 2020
Press Release