Greens call on Premier to front the community calling for evidence-based bail laws on steps of parliament
The Victorian Greens are calling on the Premier to front up to the community gathering on the steps of Parliament this afternoon calling for evidence-based bail laws. First Nations, human rights and community groups are rallying outside Parliament at 4:30pm this afternoon in response to Labor’s kneejerk announcement and to advocate for proven, evidence-based bail […]
Premier’s kneejerk bail laws will disproportionately impact First Nations, won’t improve community safety
The Victorian Greens have responded to Labor’s kneejerk bail laws saying the changes repeat past mistakes and are at odds with the evidence which tells us that making it easier to put children in prison results in a disproportionate incarceration of First Nations children and doesn’t improve community safety. Victoria’s bail laws were reviewed less […]
New report confirms concerning police tactics and excessive force at Land Forces weapons expo
2025-01-29 A new report by Melbourne Activist Legal Support (MALS) highlights the concerning police tactics and excessive use of force used against protesters at the Land Forces Exposition that took place in September last year. In the report, MALS highlights police use of “potentially lethal weapons” against protesters, police deploying OC foam against people on […]
Greens say anti-protest laws could have a chilling effect on democracy and silence important voices
2024-12-17 The Victorian Greens say that the proposed anti-protest laws announced by the State Labor Government today are worrying as they could have a chilling effect on democracy and silence important voices like survivors of child sexual abuse and social, environmental and peace activists. Labor’s anti-protest laws could chill public debate on important issues and […]
