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Legal experts say the Andrews government’s controversial pandemic laws will include the most rigorous safeguards against human rights abuses in the nation.

Legal experts say the Andrews government’s controversial pandemic laws will include the most rigorous safeguards against human rights abuses in the nation.

A push to reopen the parliamentary inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic has been shot down after a deadlock vote.

In an Australian first, a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Victorian politicians and staff has passed parliament with the support of both major parties, despite fierce opposition from one MP.

Termination of Victoria’s Belt and Road Deal Affirms Australia’s Soveriegnty Federal and state politicians from around Australia have welcomed the federal government’s termination of Victoria’s Belt and Road deal, calling it a step in the right direction. Federal Liberal Senator Eric Abetz, from Tasmania, welcomed the decision telling The Epoch Times that it has given Australia back its sovereignty over its ability regulate its national interests. “As we’ve seen with Belt and Road i...

Constitutional meddling means Andrews could govern from the grave We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss March 5, 2021 — 5.20am March 5, 2021 — 5.20am Save Normal text size Advertisement At the last state election, Labor vowed that a re-elected Andrews government would ban hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and coal seam gas exploration. “Only Labor will keep the ban for good,” Daniel Andrews said at the time. What he meant b...

The Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill makes it illegal to attempt to change or suppress a persons sexual orientation or gender identity, carrying a penalty of 10 years jail or fines up to $10,000. It also gives investigative powers to the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) and the ability to refer matters to police. Parliament of Victoria, where the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill passed late on Thursday ev...

Liberal rift deepens over bill banning gay conversion therapy Save Normal text size Advertisement A decision by the shadow cabinet of the Liberal Party to ultimately support a bill banning gay conversion therapy has exposed divisions in the Victorian opposition. A leaked email, obtained by The Age and sent to MPs on Monday afternoon, outlines the Liberal Party’s strategy to deal with the controversial proposal. They will, in effect, support the change by choosing not to oppose it in State...