The Government must put community safety ahead of making life easier for police officers
2 August 2022 VALS is extremely concerned that the Victorian Government continues to push through legislation expanding the powers of police. The Government’s Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill would let police order someone to leave the vicinity of a police station if they are ‘antagonistic’, even if they are not breaking any […]
Mental Health and Wellbeing Bill fails to prohibit torture
2 August 2022 The Mental Health and Wellbeing Bill was supposed to enable a revolution in mental health care, but will still allow abusive practices. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will pay the highest price if the Victorian Parliament passes such a disappointing Bill, without making the necessary amendments first. VALS wants to see […]