HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

Police union calls for ban on neo-Nazi marches after ‘hateful’ rally in Ballarat

Victorian premier Jacinta Allan describes Sunday’s protest in regional city as ‘disgraceful and cowardly’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2023

'Overworked and undervalued' Victorian cops take action

Victorian police officers have begun industrial action after months of failed pay negotiations, with the union saying they are 'overworked and undervalued'.

AAP · Dec 2, 2023

'Not respectful': police officers to strike over pay

Victorian police and protective service officers will take industrial action over protracted pay negotiations, including slowing drivers near speed cameras.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

Nazi salute ban attracts broad political support

Victoria's government has condemned the actions of neo-Nazis who attended an anti-transgender rally and will expand legislation to ban the Nazi salute.

AAP · Mar 19, 2023

Victorian government may consider amending laws after Nazi salutes at Parliament rallies

The Victorian government says it is open to looking at further action against the display of hate symbols, after a group of protesters performed Nazi salutes outside parliament on Saturday.

ABC News · Mar 19, 2023

Nazis not welcome in Victoria, premier says after clash

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has condemned neo-Nazis who sparked ugly scenes outside state parliament, declaring the group gathered to spread hate.

AAP · Mar 19, 2023

Victoria police will still be involved in public drunkenness cases after decriminalisation, documents say

Exclusive: Draft framework suggests officers could provide ‘outreach and transport’, catching union off-guard

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2023

Drunken arrests decision sparks division

The Victorian government will press ahead with decriminalising public drunkenness without giving police new powers in a decision that has divided organisations.

AAP · Jan 16, 2023

Decision not to give Victoria Police new powers when public drunkenness is decriminalised draws union criticism

The decision to not give police new powers when Victoria decriminalises public drunkenness has been welcomed by Aboriginal groups, but unions say it will leave police unable to intervene until offences are committed and could see workloads fall to paramedics.

ABC News · Jan 16, 2023

Victorian opposition didn’t consult hospitals on plan to deploy protective service officers

Pledge to station officers at five hospitals, despite inquiry finding it would be ‘contrary to the good management of security’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2022