Submitted by Gemma Cafarella on Thu, 12/09/2024 - 15:24
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 implied freedom of political communication under our Constitution.
Liberty Victoria calls on the State Government and Victoria Police to ensure that Victorians are able to protest freely.
We have seen shocking scenes of militarised police clashing with protesters in central Melbourne. Liberty Victoria denounces any and all violence used at the protest.
