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Warrant-Less Pat-Downs In The CBD Start This Weekend Under New VIC Police Powers

Victoria Police will be able to stop and search anyone in Melbourne’s CBD and nearby suburbs without a warrant for the next six months.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 28, 2025

‘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

The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2025

Senator reveals why text messages with barrister deleted – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2024

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No opt out for Vic health sharing scheme as bill passes

A bill to share patient health records through a central database has passed Victorian parliament with increased oversight and privacy protections.

AAP · Mar 9, 2023

‘Fearless’ trans activist Brenda Appleton honoured by Liberty Victoria

Colleagues hail quiet but forceful style that allowed her to engage across political divide on birth certificate reform

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2022

Efforts to combat far-right extremism must not curtail civil liberties, Victorian inquiry hears

Liberty Victoria president says addressing emerging rightwing extremist groups must be balanced with freedom of speech

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2022

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