The Federal Election will be held this Saturday, 3 May 2025.
Liberty Victoria does not endorse any candidate or party in this, or any other, election. Instead, we seek always to defend and...
April 30, 2025
Press Release
Dear Premier Allan,
The ability for Victorians to freely assemble and participate in rallies, protests and community gatherings is a crucial democratic right. That right must not be restricted....
March 24, 2025
Press Release
An Illusion of Toughness
New proposed bail law reforms are no real response to community safety concerns
***MEDIA RELEASE***
Liberty Victoria is deeply concerned about proposed changes to Victoria...
March 12, 2025
Press Release
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights has published its report on Antisemitism at Australian Universities and we are honoured for our submissions to have been quoted throughout the report...
February 14, 2025
Press Release
Comment on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-Vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024 (Vic)
Liberty Victoria does not support the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-Vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024 (Vic) (the Bill) in its current form. While we support some aspects of the Bill...
January 28, 2025
Press Release
Liberty Victoria condemns the recent attack on the Addis Israel synagogue. Attacks based in antisemitism - or any kind of religious hatred or racism - are unacceptable. We acknowledge the fear felt...
December 9, 2024
Press Release
This week the Federal Labor Government is trying to push through unprecedented and unprincipled laws without due process and scrutiny. These abhorrent laws target people solely on their visa status...
November 26, 2024
Press Release
In an era in which social media revolution has created an avalanche of disinformation and conflicts polarise communities across the world, the role of independent journalism has never been more...
October 23, 2024
Press Release
The freedom to protest is fundamental to democracy. Protesters have the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly under the Victorian Charter of Human Rights, and are protected by the...
September 12, 2024
Press Release
This year's winner of the Sophie Trevitt Human Rights Award is Samara Fernandez-Brown, a Warlpiri woman from Yuendumu who has represented her family in their long running battle for justice and...
September 5, 2024
Press Release