Liberty Victoria is deeply concerned about proposed changes to Victoria’s bail laws proposed by the Victorian Government under the “Tough Bail Bill” which appear to be primarily targeted at children...
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
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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
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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
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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
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The late Peta Murphy was a Committee Member of Liberty Victoria for years where she advocated for human rights. She continued that work in Parliament, including her advocacy for gambling reform and...
August 20, 2024
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Liberty Victoria is disappointed by reports that the Federal Government has abandoned plans to introduce religious discrimination laws into Parliament. It is reported that as part of the abandoned...
August 14, 2024
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