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,

Statement about current situation in Gaza

Submitted by admin on Thu, 22/05/2025 - 10:18

Liberty Victoria: Statement about current situation in Gaza

Liberty Victoria calls on the Australian Government to immediately do everything in its power to stop the unnecessary and inhumane deaths of civilians in Gaza.

An open letter to the city of Melbourne: Facial recognition technology is not the future we want.

Submitted by admin on Fri, 16/05/2025 - 10:40

An open letter to the city of Melbourne:
Facial recognition technology is not the future we want

The Victorian Council for Civil Liberties, known as Liberty Victoria, is one of Australia’s leading civil liberties organisations. We have worked to defend and extend human rights and freedoms in Victoria since 1936.

We write to express our opposition to Melbourne City Council’s proposed use of facial recognition technology in public spaces across our city.

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.  

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