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 […]