Scathing report on substandard prison healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
People in custody deserve healthcare that matches the standard of healthcare in the community. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have been advocating for culturally safe healthcare in custody for many years. Substandard prison healthcare remains a significant driver of Aboriginal deaths in custody. Following a year long investigation, the Victorian Ombudsman today tabled a […]
Liberal Party bail policy is dangerous and nasty
Just months after Victoria’s bail laws were changed, the Liberal Party have introduced a Bill to reinstate the old bail laws that destroyed families and communities. Victoria’s bail laws were changed last year after the Coroner found them to be a “complete and unmitigated disaster” during an inquest into the passing of Veronica Nelson – […]