Inquiry Into The Use of Cannabis in Victoria

In our view the best way to protect the health of those adults who use cannabis, to protect public health and safety, and to prevent criminal activity relating to the illegal cannabis trade in Victoria, is to have a controlled legalisation of cannabis possession, use, and limited cultivation as has recently occurred in the ACT. This should be in combination with a responsible health and education-based response, as opposed to the current pathway into the criminal justice system.

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Liberty Victoria deeply concerned about expanded use of Protective Services Officers in Victoria

Submitted by Liberty Victoria on Sun, 07/06/2020 - 00:00

Liberty Victoria deeply concerned about expanded use of Protective Services Officers in Victoria

 

Liberty Victoria is deeply concerned about the Government's desire to vastly widen the use of Protective Services Officers (PSO's) in areas around the state. PSO's were introduced to provide a visible presence of policing on the public transport network and associated areas. They are not members of Victoria Police. They have a limited role and receive far less training than members of Victoria Police. 

 

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LIBERTY VICTORIA VOLTAIRE HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS 2019 - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS BY 3 MARCH 2019

Liberty Victoria Voltaire Awards,

The Liberty Victoria Voltaire Human Rights Dinner is an important event in the human rights calendar in Australia.

Voltaire Award Dinner 2015

Peter Greste receives on behalf of his colleagues Baher Mohamed and Mohamed Fahmy Liberty Victoria's Voltaire Award 2015

On the 12th of September, at our annual fundraising dinner at the San Remo Ballroom, the Liberty Victoria 2015 Voltaire Award was made to the "three brothers", Al Jazeera journalists Peter Greste,

Liberty Victoria Statement on Federal Election

Submitted by niloofar.kalantar on Wed, 30/04/2025 - 16:22

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 extend human rights and civil liberties and encourage our supporters and all Australians to think deeply about where their candidates stand on these issues. 

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INQUIRY INTO THE USE OF CANNABIS IN VICTORIA

Liberty Victoria appreciates the opportunity to provide a submission to this important Inquiry into THE DRUGS, POISONS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AMENDMENT (REGULATION OF PERSONAL ADULT USE OF CANNABIS) BILL 2023. 

Liberty Victoria supports the reforms proposed by the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Regulation of Personal Adult Use of Cannabis) Bill 2023 (Vic) (Bill).

Joint Letter to Victorian Premier regarding proposed anti-protest laws

Submitted by admin on Mon, 24/03/2025 - 16:53

 

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. The capacity of the community to engage in protest is foundational to a healthy democracy. 

An Illusion of Toughness: New proposed bail law reforms are no real response to community safety concerns

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:52

An Illusion of Toughness 
New proposed bail law reforms are no real response to community safety concerns 
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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.  

Submission on Use of Cannabis in Victoria

Liberty Victoria has consistently advocated for the reform of Victoria’s cannabis laws. Consistent with previous submissions, we consider that the best way to protect the health of those adults who use cannabis, to protect public health and safety, and to prevent criminal activity relating to the illegal cannabis trade in Victoria, is to decriminalise cannabis possession, use, and limited  cultivation as has occurred in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). 

Liberty Victoria response to report on antisemitism in Australian universities

Submitted by niloofar.kalantar on Fri, 14/02/2025 - 16:41

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.

The rise in antisemitic incidents is Australia is plainly concerning and needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency. When addressing it, we must be careful to preserve the rights of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly (together the right to protest), and to ensure Universities are places where ideas can be exchanged robustly without descending to vilification.

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