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Advocacy groups warn of 'imminent' death in custody risk over police cell loophole
A coalition of Aboriginal and legal advocacy organisations has warned that a dea...
Dechlan Brennan 17 Jun 2026
Indigenous man held 26 days in police cells amid 'decanting' practice, lawyers say
Prisoners on remand in Victoria are being transferred between facilities across...
Dechlan Brennan 24 Feb 2026
Victoria Police's warrantless pat-down powers for Melbourne CBD ruled unlawful and invalid
Victoria Police's decision to declare the entire Melbourne CBD a "designated are...
Dechlan Brennan 23 Jan 2026
Court challenge to Victoria Police warrantless pat-down powers to proceed
A legal challenge to Victoria Police's decision to declare the entire Melbourne...
Dechlan Brennan 13 Jan 2026
Legal challenge to warrantless police 'pat down' powers in Naarm CBD
A legal and constitutional challenge has been filed in the Federal Court against...
Dechlan Brennan 8 Dec 2025
Placing armed, under-trained public service officers in shopping centres 'insulting and disingenuous'

A policy expanding Protective Services Officers' powers and deploying them in shopping centres over the Christmas period — introduced after several high-profile incidents — has been condem...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 25, 2025
Report finds harmful police family violence practices widespread in Victoria

Harmful and discriminatory policing practices in family violence cases are "extremely frequent and widespread" across Victoria, according to a new report.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 14, 2025
Exclusive: More than $46 million paid out by Victoria Police in civil litigation settlements over five years

Victoria Police has paid out more than $46 million in civil litigation settlements over five years while simultaneously advocating for stronger powers.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 8, 2025
Koorie Academy continues to expand sport access for Indigenous youth

The Koorie Academy Allstars will face the Victorian Police Ballers in a friendly basketball game as part of a free community event designed to promote unity and build trust.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 7, 2025
VALS criticises police response to anti-war demonstrations

Victoria's peak Indigenous legal service has criticised the state's police response to anti-war demonstrations in Naarm on Wednesday, arguing protest sits at the heart of our democracy.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Sep 12, 2024
Police wrongfully accusing Aboriginal women of family violence, truth-telling inquiry hears

Police are treating family violence call outs as "roll your eyes" matters and wrongfully accusing Aboriginal women of being perpetrators of domestic violence, the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service to...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 13, 2024
Victoria Police to apologise to stolen generation

Stolen generation survivors and their families will gather to hear Victoria's police chief apologise for the role the force played in removing children from their communities over many decades.

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Rachael Ward May 24, 2024
Tarryn Thomas charged with additional harassment offences against ex-partner

A return of Tarryn Thomas to the AFL playing arena now appears doomed after Victoria Police charged the sacked North Melbourne footballer with additional charges on Tuesday.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 21, 2024
"A health-led approach" : Victorian Government to forge ahead with repeal of public drunkenness laws

Victoria will move ahead with a new "health-based response" towards public drunkeness, despite concerns from the State's opposition and police union.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 1, 2023
Victoria's top cop wants power to arrest 10-year-olds

Victorian Police Commissioner Shane Patton has called for an increase in police powers to enable officers to arrest offenders aged between 10 and 13.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 17, 2023
Noongar man reaches settlement with Victoria police over police brutality case

Korey Penny, a Noongar man who alleged he was subjected to police brutality and a racial slur from police officers, has settled a legal case with Victoria Police out of court after previously unseen b...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jul 4, 2023
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service urges "transformational, systemic change" from police

The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service has renewed calls for systemic change to the state's police and justice system after revelations regarding training material and timelines at the Yoorrook Justic...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 11, 2023
Victorian Police cultural training won't be complete until end of 2024, involves 3.5 hours of education

Victorian Police's cultural awareness training will not be rolled out completely until the end of next year and involves 3.5 hours of education, it was revealed at the Yoorrook Justice Commission this...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 10, 2023
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