You're invited to an evening of celebrations! Join us at our annual Voltaire Human Rights Awards dinner and help us continue to defend and extend civil liberties in Victoria.

Call for Liberty Victoria Voltaire Human Rights Awards nominations. We now seek nominations for the 2026 Liberty Victoria Human Rights Awards. Nominations close on 1 May 2026. Nomination form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Liberty Victoria strongly condemns yesterday’s announcement by the Allan Government that it plans to give Victoria Police the power to outlaw protest. 🧵1/6

We are horrified by what occurred yesterday in Bondi on the first day of Hanukkah. Every person must be free to practise their faith without violence or fear. Our thoughts are with the victims’ families, friends and communities. 🧵1/3

On 12 November 2025, the Allan Government announced that certain crimes allegedly committed by children aged between 14 and 17 will be subject to trial and potential sentencing in the County Court of Victoria, and that these crimes will also be subject to increased penalties. 🧵1/6

Liberty Victoria denounces the Victorian Government’s proposal to allow children to be sentenced to life imprisonment for violent offences. Evidence shows that early and harsh incarceration increases re-offending, perpetuating cycles of trauma, violence and disadvantage. 🧵1/2

Last night we held our AGM and we're pleased to announce that our new President is the wonderful Gemma Cafarella! It was also an opportunity to thank Michelle Bennett for her leadership over the past two years. 🧵1/3

This year’s winner of the Sophie Trevitt Human Rights Award is Plestia Alaqad. 🧵1/9

The latest political attack on Victoria’s bail system is misguided and dangerous. The reality is that, since the recent changes to the bail system were introduced, there has been an explosion of prisoners who have been remanded in custody. 🧵1/7

We are honoured to announce the 2025 Liberty Victoria Empty Chair Award will be dedicated to the late Uncle Percy Lovett, in recognition of his fight to pass Poccum’s Law and seek justice in relation to the death in custody of Veronica Nelson. 🧵1/7

In 2023, the United Nations Human Rights Council established a Commission of Inquiry into Israel’s actions in Gaza. On 16 September 2025, the Commission delivered its report, determining that Israel is responsible for the commission of genocide in Gaza. 🧵1/7

Liberty Victoria warmly invites you to support our work by donating an item or experience to be included in the fundraising auction at the 2025 Voltaire Human Rights Awards Dinner, to be held on 14 November at the Sofitel on Collins. 🧵1/5

We are living in a time when lack of trust in government is being exploited and misinformation weaponised to push extremist views into the mainstream. The answer to this is greater openness and more transparency. 🧵1/3

Liberty Victoria welcomes the decision not to impose a custodial sentence on ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle. 🧵1/2

Liberty Victoria joins with human rights organisations including Human Rights Law Centre, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, and Refugee Advice & Casework Service in condemning the introduction of the Bill, echoing the description of “rushed”, “secretive” and “chaotic”. 🧵1/4

Liberty Victoria welcomes Brian Bourke Chambers, Parnell’s Barristers, and Doogue + George Defence Lawyers as our first Corporate Supporters. Thank you for supporting human rights and our work. 🧵1/2

Our 2025 Voltaire Award winner, Dr Mo, will be featured on the ABC’s Australian Story tonight: abc.net.au/news/program..., profiling his extraordinary work both providing and advocating for medical care for the children of Gaza.

We are proud to announce that the recipient of this year’s Liberty Victoria Voltaire Human Rights award is Dr Mohammed Mustafa. He is an English-Australian emergency physician trainee, humanitarian, and former international athlete of Palestinian heritage. 🧵1/5

The Australian Government must do more immediately in relation to increasing state of famine in Gaza. It is clear that population in Gaza is experiencing dangerous levels of starvation, with the situation becoming worse daily. Famine has taken hold in Gaza. 🧵1/3

Liberty Victoria Media Release on Special Envoy’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism - A missed opportunity and a deeply flawed report. Read our statement here: libertyvictoria.org.au/special-envo...

The Australian government must reaffirm its support for the role of the UN and its official representative Francesca Albanese. 🧵1/5

Liberty Victoria condemns all forms of violence motivated by ethnic or religious intolerance or hate. Attacks against places of worship are especially abhorrent. Such conduct is inconsistent with the right to peaceful protest and has no place in our society.

We call on all Australians to publicly voice their support and defend our right to protest, as a critical pillar of a democratic system. 🧵1/3

Liberty Victoria is pleased by the federal court’s recognition of the importance of protecting employees from discrimination due to their political opinions. 🧵1/3

Liberty Victoria calls on the University of Melbourne to drop its disciplinary processes against students who have engaged in protest on university campuses. 🧵1/5

Liberty Victoria calls on the Australian Government to immediately do everything in its power to stop the unnecessary and inhumane deaths of civilians in Gaza. 🧵1/2

Liberty Victoria opposes Melbourne City Council’s proposed use of facial recognition technology in public spaces across our city. 🧵1/3

Liberty Victoria Statement on the Federal Election. libertyvictoria.org.au/content/libe... #auspol

We were pleased to make a submission to the Inquiry into the DRUGS, POISONS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AMENDMENT (REGULATION OF PERSONAL ADULT USE OF CANNABIS) BILL 2023, and we note the Committee has now published its final report. 🧵1/7