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...
December 1, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
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,...
December 1, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
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...
December 1, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
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...
December 1, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
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...
December 1, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
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(...
December 1, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
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...
October 29, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
Review of the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic)
Update: the charter review report was tabled in the Victoria Parliament 14th September 2011.
LINK TO CHARTER...
October 28, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
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,...
October 27, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates
Anne O'Rourke
Since the last newsletter Liberty Victoria has been busy writing submissions to a number of state and federal inquiries on issues such as politicians register of interests, privacy,...
October 16, 2009
Liberty Victoria Updates