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.auhttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3mj25a5726224Call for Liberty Victoria Voltaire Human Rights Awards nominations. We now seek nominations for the 2026 Liberty Victoria Human Rights Awards. Nominations close on 1 May 2026. Nomination form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6PGOnpypiRq-tmFpzQZNLizojhJKJmtI2PBBc5cUTb7udpQ/viewform09 Apr 2026 06:05 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj25a5726224https://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3mamze37coc2zLiberty Victoria strongly condemns yesterday’s announcement by the Allan Government that it plans to give Victoria Police the power to outlaw protest. 🧵1/623 Dec 2025 05:29 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mamze37coc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3m7yaa3677k2uWe are horrified by what occurred yesterday in Bondi on the first day of Hanukkah. Every person must be free to practise their faith without violence or fear. Our thoughts are with the victims’ families, friends and communities. 🧵1/314 Dec 2025 23:06 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7yaa3677k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3m6xyujpljk24On 12 November 2025, the Allan Government announced that certain crimes allegedly committed by children aged between 14 and 17 will be subject to trial and potential sentencing in the County Court of Victoria, and that these crimes will also be subject to increased penalties. 🧵1/602 Dec 2025 03:29 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6xyujpljk24https://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3m5fgo5c4m22cLiberty 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. 🧵1/212 Nov 2025 00:50 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5fgo5c4m22chttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3m4buzp7wuk2lLast 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. 🧵1/328 Oct 2025 21:32 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4buzp7wuk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3m3oc2w6ebc2gThis year’s winner of the Sophie Trevitt Human Rights Award is Plestia Alaqad. 🧵1/921 Oct 2025 02:32 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3oc2w6ebc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3m2pyaro6ok22The 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. 🧵1/709 Oct 2025 01:16 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2pyaro6ok22https://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3m26vxed2j22q02 Oct 2025 06:20 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m26vxed2j22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lzf6uches22hWe 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. 🧵1/722 Sep 2025 00:50 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzf6uches22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lz3vsbqtos22In 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. 🧵1/718 Sep 2025 08:14 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz3vsbqtos22https://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lymazpwh4k2eLiberty 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. 🧵1/512 Sep 2025 02:52 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lymazpwh4k2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lxxpoaonuc2eWe 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. 🧵1/303 Sep 2025 22:48 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxxpoaonuc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lxjnwg7t5c2hLiberty Victoria welcomes the decision not to impose a custodial sentence on ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle. 🧵1/229 Aug 2025 08:40 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxjnwg7t5c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lxhies674c2zLiberty 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”. 🧵1/428 Aug 2025 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxhies674c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lvovquhc2k24Liberty 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. 🧵1/205 Aug 2025 23:53 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvovquhc2k24https://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lvjre7i3u22sOur 2025 Voltaire Award winner, Dr Mo, will be featured on the ABC’s Australian Story tonight: https://abc.net.au/news/programs/austory, profiling his extraordinary work both providing and advocating for medical care for the children of Gaza.03 Aug 2025 22:51 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvjre7i3u22shttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lv5k3q6tas25We 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. 🧵1/530 Jul 2025 02:09 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv5k3q6tas25https://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lur3u35mb22jThe 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. 🧵1/325 Jul 2025 03:22 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lur3u35mb22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3ltvjdnc3ks2zLiberty Victoria Media Release on Special Envoy’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism - A missed opportunity and a deeply flawed report. Read our statement here: https://libertyvictoria.org.au/special-envoy-report/14 Jul 2025 04:09 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltvjdnc3ks2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3ltl6ygsml22aThe Australian government must reaffirm its support for the role of the UN and its official representative Francesca Albanese. 🧵1/510 Jul 2025 01:37 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltl6ygsml22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lt7b6pfmkc24Liberty 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.05 Jul 2025 07:44 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt7b6pfmkc24https://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lszfscdluc22We call on all Australians to publicly voice their support and defend our right to protest, as a critical pillar of a democratic system. 🧵1/302 Jul 2025 23:51 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lszfscdluc22https://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lsi7kaajzc2uLiberty Victoria is pleased by the federal court’s recognition of the importance of protecting employees from discrimination due to their political opinions. 🧵1/326 Jun 2025 03:44 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsi7kaajzc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lqmkmseql22zLiberty Victoria calls on the University of Melbourne to drop its disciplinary processes against students who have engaged in protest on university campuses. 🧵1/502 Jun 2025 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqmkmseql22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lpold7k4ik2yLiberty Victoria calls on the Australian Government to immediately do everything in its power to stop the unnecessary and inhumane deaths of civilians in Gaza. 🧵1/221 May 2025 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpold7k4ik2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lpaskbmoq223Liberty Victoria opposes Melbourne City Council’s proposed use of facial recognition technology in public spaces across our city. 🧵1/316 May 2025 00:47 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpaskbmoq223https://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3lo2ueny6vs2aLiberty Victoria Statement on the Federal Election. https://libertyvictoria.org.au/content/liberty-victoria-statement-federal-election-0 #auspol30 Apr 2025 22:38 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo2ueny6vs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3ll62jgavws2tWe 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. 🧵1/725 Mar 2025 00:51 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll62jgavws2thttps://bsky.app/profile/libertyvictoria.bsky.social/post/3ll43uf4bal2sProud to stand with these organisations, among others, in the joint letter to Victorian Premier regarding proposed anti-protest laws. Link to the letter: https://australiandemocracy.org.au/vic-protest-laws-letter24 Mar 2025 06:10 +0000at://did:plc:mlvayqqvolo7xavsuj5p3i5l/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll43uf4bal2s