Liberty Victoria Press Releases
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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... Read more
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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... Read more
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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... Read more
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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... Read more
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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... Read more
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It is a fundamental principle of the rule of law that no one is above the law. The law must apply equally to all of us, including those given power over citizens to act on behalf of the State. ... Read more
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Liberty Victoria Statement on Police Disclosure in Criminal Proceedings Liberty Victoria is deeply concerned by recent reports in The Guardian of a 15-year-old child being charged with murder and... Read more
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The recipient of this year’s Liberty Victoria Voltaire Human Rights award is Antoinette Lattouf, in recognition of her role as a broadcaster, journalist and advocate for diversity and mental health... Read more
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Liberty Victoria and the Rights Advocacy Project are deeply concerned about the proposal to expand Victoria Police’s existing designated area search powers under the Control of Weapons Act 1990,... Read more
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The recent move by a NSW council to ban books featuring same-sex couples represents an ongoing attack on the rights of the LGBTIQ+ community. This is deeply troubling to Liberty Victoria. It follows... Read more
