Premier pitches train-building to keep Labor on track Billions of dollars in funding for local train building has been promised at a state Labor party gathering otherwise focused on countering One Nation rhetoric. AAP · Jul 3
Victoria police would get power to search children on the spot in proposed crackdown on protests Human rights lawyer says the government’s bill seeking to expand search powers in designated areas is ‘incredibly concerning’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2025
Victoria’s new anti-protest laws to be watered down amid pushback from human rights groups and unions Exclusive: Plans for ban on ‘face coverings’ at protests, with fines of up to $2,000, have been scaled back, sources say The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025
Protest laws questioned after 'indefensible' injuries Controversial laws that let police disband protests near places of worship are in the spotlight after the violent arrest of a former political candidate. AAP · Jul 3, 2025
Palestinian-Australian charged with trespass after allegedly refusing to leave Anthony Albanese’s electorate office Sarah Shaweesh says she entered the prime minister’s office as a constituent seeking information about her family’s declined visa application The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024
Climate activists have received months-long sentences. Are tougher laws eroding Australians’ right to protest? NSW enacts highest number of new laws among states, with climate protesters disproportionately affected, report finds The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2024
Sydney news: Police raid on Blockade Australia group leads to arrests, alleged assault MORNING BRIEFING: Police allege officers were attacked and a car was damaged in an operation targeting Blockade Australia, but a legal observer questions why such a large police presence was sent. ABC News · Jun 19, 2022