Dr Ashlea Wainwright
@ashleaw.bsky.social
She/her. Geochemist at University of Melbourne, avid reader, AFL, recent pottery wheel enthusiast. Views are my own.
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“This is complete overkill by Victoria police to designate such a large area for six months... What it means is that a police officer or protective services officer can stop and search anyone, no questions asked, at any time in the CBD and its surrounds.”
‘Vast overreach’: police allowed to conduct warrantless pat-downs of people across inner Melbourne for six months
Search powers, usually reserved for protests, will be in effect in the CBD and beyond in a move criticised by human rights groups
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
“This is complete overkill by Victoria police to designate such a large area for six months... What it means is that a police officer or protective services officer can stop and search anyone, no questions asked, at any time in the CBD and its surrounds.”
Not to mention when we do have jobs advertised a number of amazing international folks don't apply as they're worried that in 12 months the job will be gone
August 22, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Not to mention when we do have jobs advertised a number of amazing international folks don't apply as they're worried that in 12 months the job will be gone
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