Liberty Victoria Press Releases
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Liberty Victoria has joined the chorus of criticism levelled at the Federal Government over its bullying of the Australian Human Rights Commission president, Professor Gillian Triggs. It is a matter... Read more
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Statement following Submission on the Rehabilitation and Re-integration for Prisoners Prisoners need internet access for their education, human rights group Liberty Victoria says. This follows a... Read more
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The human rights group Liberty Victoria today called on the Federal Government to use its review of security laws to introduce a much higher threshold for access to telecommunications data and limit... Read more
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The appalling and tragic attack on journalists at the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, has once again ignited a debate about the extent and limits of freedom of speech in Australia. Liberty... Read more
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Last week, Australia’s Parliament passed legislation intended to sideline international law, natural justice and judicial oversight from the determination of asylum claims. Liberty Victoria condemns... Read more
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An independent body should oversee complaints against police, Liberty Victoria said today. This follows the sacking of one officer and disciplining of three more after a man being held was left to... Read more
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Barrister George Georgiou SC is the new President of Liberty Victoria. Elected at the recent annual meeting, he was welcomed by outgoing President Jane Dixon QC who said: “Liberty's role in... Read more
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The social and economic costs of hardline anti-crime policies are simply too great, the President of Liberty Victoria, George Georgiou SC, warned today. He said all Victorians should be concerned... Read more
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Joint statement on the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Foreign Fighters) Bill 2014 15 October 2014 The Australian Government has an important duty to protect the community from terrorism.... Read more
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Liberty Victoria has joined civil liberties organisations throughout Australia in criticising national security laws being rushed through federal parliament in the Counter Terrorism Legislation... Read more
