Liberty Victoria
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Liberty Victoria (The Victorian Council for Civil Liberties). We work to protect and promote civil liberties and human rights. Based in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. libertyvictoria.org.au
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We are proud to announce that the recipient of this year’s Liberty Victoria Voltaire Human Rights award is Dr Mohammed Mustafa.
He is an English-Australian emergency physician trainee, humanitarian, and former international athlete of Palestinian heritage.
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He is an English-Australian emergency physician trainee, humanitarian, and former international athlete of Palestinian heritage.
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Liberty Victoria denounces the Victorian Government’s proposal to allow children to be sentenced to life imprisonment for violent offences. Evidence shows that early and harsh incarceration increases re-offending, perpetuating cycles of trauma, violence and disadvantage.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Liberty Victoria denounces the Victorian Government’s proposal to allow children to be sentenced to life imprisonment for violent offences. Evidence shows that early and harsh incarceration increases re-offending, perpetuating cycles of trauma, violence and disadvantage.
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Last night we held our AGM and we're pleased to announce that our new President is the wonderful Gemma Cafarella! It was also an opportunity to thank Michelle Bennett for her leadership over the past two years.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Last night we held our AGM and we're pleased to announce that our new President is the wonderful Gemma Cafarella! It was also an opportunity to thank Michelle Bennett for her leadership over the past two years.
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This year’s winner of the Sophie Trevitt Human Rights Award is Plestia Alaqad.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
This year’s winner of the Sophie Trevitt Human Rights Award is Plestia Alaqad.
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The latest political attack on Victoria’s bail system is misguided and dangerous.
The reality is that, since the recent changes to the bail system were introduced, there has been an explosion of prisoners who have been remanded in custody.
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The reality is that, since the recent changes to the bail system were introduced, there has been an explosion of prisoners who have been remanded in custody.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The latest political attack on Victoria’s bail system is misguided and dangerous.
The reality is that, since the recent changes to the bail system were introduced, there has been an explosion of prisoners who have been remanded in custody.
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The reality is that, since the recent changes to the bail system were introduced, there has been an explosion of prisoners who have been remanded in custody.
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We are honoured to announce the 2025 Liberty Victoria Empty Chair Award will be dedicated to the late Uncle Percy Lovett, in recognition of his fight to pass Poccum’s Law and seek justice in relation to the death in custody of Veronica Nelson.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:50 AM
We are honoured to announce the 2025 Liberty Victoria Empty Chair Award will be dedicated to the late Uncle Percy Lovett, in recognition of his fight to pass Poccum’s Law and seek justice in relation to the death in custody of Veronica Nelson.
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In 2023, the United Nations Human Rights Council established a Commission of Inquiry into Israel’s actions in Gaza.
On 16 September 2025, the Commission delivered its report, determining that Israel is responsible for the commission of genocide in Gaza.
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On 16 September 2025, the Commission delivered its report, determining that Israel is responsible for the commission of genocide in Gaza.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:14 AM
In 2023, the United Nations Human Rights Council established a Commission of Inquiry into Israel’s actions in Gaza.
On 16 September 2025, the Commission delivered its report, determining that Israel is responsible for the commission of genocide in Gaza.
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On 16 September 2025, the Commission delivered its report, determining that Israel is responsible for the commission of genocide in Gaza.
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Liberty Victoria warmly invites you to support our work by donating an item or experience to be included in the fundraising auction at the 2025 Voltaire Human Rights Awards Dinner, to be held on 14 November at the Sofitel on Collins.
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September 12, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Liberty Victoria warmly invites you to support our work by donating an item or experience to be included in the fundraising auction at the 2025 Voltaire Human Rights Awards Dinner, to be held on 14 November at the Sofitel on Collins.
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We are living in a time when lack of trust in government is being exploited and misinformation weaponised to push extremist views into the mainstream. The answer to this is greater openness and more transparency.
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September 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
We are living in a time when lack of trust in government is being exploited and misinformation weaponised to push extremist views into the mainstream. The answer to this is greater openness and more transparency.
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Liberty Victoria welcomes the decision not to impose a custodial sentence on ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle.
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August 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Liberty Victoria welcomes the decision not to impose a custodial sentence on ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle.
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Liberty Victoria joins with human rights organisations including Human Rights Law Centre, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, and Refugee Advice & Casework Service in condemning the introduction of the Bill, echoing the description of “rushed”, “secretive” and “chaotic”.
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August 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Liberty Victoria joins with human rights organisations including Human Rights Law Centre, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, and Refugee Advice & Casework Service in condemning the introduction of the Bill, echoing the description of “rushed”, “secretive” and “chaotic”.
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Liberty Victoria welcomes Brian Bourke Chambers, Parnell’s Barristers, and Doogue + George Defence Lawyers as our first Corporate Supporters. Thank you for supporting human rights and our work.
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August 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Liberty Victoria welcomes Brian Bourke Chambers, Parnell’s Barristers, and Doogue + George Defence Lawyers as our first Corporate Supporters. Thank you for supporting human rights and our work.
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Our 2025 Voltaire Award winner, Dr Mo, will be featured on the ABC’s Australian Story tonight:
abc.net.au/news/program..., profiling his extraordinary work both providing and advocating for medical care for the children of Gaza.
abc.net.au/news/program..., profiling his extraordinary work both providing and advocating for medical care for the children of Gaza.
August 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Our 2025 Voltaire Award winner, Dr Mo, will be featured on the ABC’s Australian Story tonight:
abc.net.au/news/program..., profiling his extraordinary work both providing and advocating for medical care for the children of Gaza.
abc.net.au/news/program..., profiling his extraordinary work both providing and advocating for medical care for the children of Gaza.
We are proud to announce that the recipient of this year’s Liberty Victoria Voltaire Human Rights award is Dr Mohammed Mustafa.
He is an English-Australian emergency physician trainee, humanitarian, and former international athlete of Palestinian heritage.
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He is an English-Australian emergency physician trainee, humanitarian, and former international athlete of Palestinian heritage.
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July 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
We are proud to announce that the recipient of this year’s Liberty Victoria Voltaire Human Rights award is Dr Mohammed Mustafa.
He is an English-Australian emergency physician trainee, humanitarian, and former international athlete of Palestinian heritage.
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He is an English-Australian emergency physician trainee, humanitarian, and former international athlete of Palestinian heritage.
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The Australian Government must do more immediately in relation to increasing state of famine in Gaza.
It is clear that population in Gaza is experiencing dangerous levels of starvation, with the situation becoming worse daily. Famine has taken hold in Gaza.
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It is clear that population in Gaza is experiencing dangerous levels of starvation, with the situation becoming worse daily. Famine has taken hold in Gaza.
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July 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The Australian Government must do more immediately in relation to increasing state of famine in Gaza.
It is clear that population in Gaza is experiencing dangerous levels of starvation, with the situation becoming worse daily. Famine has taken hold in Gaza.
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It is clear that population in Gaza is experiencing dangerous levels of starvation, with the situation becoming worse daily. Famine has taken hold in Gaza.
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Liberty Victoria Media Release on Special Envoy’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism - A missed opportunity and a deeply flawed report.
Read our statement here: libertyvictoria.org.au/special-envo...
Read our statement here: libertyvictoria.org.au/special-envo...
July 14, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Liberty Victoria Media Release on Special Envoy’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism - A missed opportunity and a deeply flawed report.
Read our statement here: libertyvictoria.org.au/special-envo...
Read our statement here: libertyvictoria.org.au/special-envo...
The Australian government must reaffirm its support for the role of the UN and its official representative Francesca Albanese.
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July 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The Australian government must reaffirm its support for the role of the UN and its official representative Francesca Albanese.
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Liberty Victoria condemns all forms of violence motivated by ethnic or religious intolerance or hate. Attacks against places of worship are especially abhorrent. Such conduct is inconsistent with the right to peaceful protest and has no place in our society.
July 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Liberty Victoria condemns all forms of violence motivated by ethnic or religious intolerance or hate. Attacks against places of worship are especially abhorrent. Such conduct is inconsistent with the right to peaceful protest and has no place in our society.
We call on all Australians to publicly voice their support and defend our right to protest, as a critical pillar of a democratic system.
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July 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
We call on all Australians to publicly voice their support and defend our right to protest, as a critical pillar of a democratic system.
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Liberty Victoria is pleased by the federal court’s recognition of the importance of protecting employees from discrimination due to their political opinions.
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June 26, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Liberty Victoria is pleased by the federal court’s recognition of the importance of protecting employees from discrimination due to their political opinions.
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Liberty Victoria calls on the University of Melbourne to drop its disciplinary processes against students who have engaged in protest on university campuses.
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June 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Liberty Victoria calls on the University of Melbourne to drop its disciplinary processes against students who have engaged in protest on university campuses.
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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.
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May 22, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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.
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Liberty Victoria opposes Melbourne City Council’s proposed use of facial recognition technology in public spaces across our city.
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May 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Liberty Victoria opposes Melbourne City Council’s proposed use of facial recognition technology in public spaces across our city.
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Liberty Victoria Statement on the Federal Election. libertyvictoria.org.au/content/libe... #auspol
April 30, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Liberty Victoria Statement on the Federal Election. libertyvictoria.org.au/content/libe... #auspol
We were pleased to make a submission to the Inquiry into the DRUGS, POISONS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AMENDMENT (REGULATION OF PERSONAL ADULT USE OF CANNABIS) BILL 2023, and we note the Committee has now published its final report.
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March 25, 2025 at 12:51 AM
We were pleased to make a submission to the Inquiry into the DRUGS, POISONS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AMENDMENT (REGULATION OF PERSONAL ADULT USE OF CANNABIS) BILL 2023, and we note the Committee has now published its final report.
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