From the Liberty Victoria website (https://libertyvictoria.org.au/about)
"LIBERTY VICTORIA AIMS
The highlights are mine, and while the bit about freedom of speech has no context, but in the website it talks about Freedom of Expression as "Freedom of expression includes not only freedom of speech but freedom of artistic expression and freedom to communicate generally. The right to engage in communication on political matters is one of..." - the link to the full text does not work.
- Help foster a society based on the democratic participation of all its members and the principles of justice, openness, the right to dissent and respect for diversity.
- Secure the equal rights of everyone and oppose any abuse or excessive power by the state against its people.
- Influence public debate and government policy on a range of human rights issues. We have policy statements on issues such as access to justice, a charter of rights, freedom of speech and privacy.
- Prepare submissions to government, support court cases defending infringements of civil liberties, issue media releases and hold events."
The hypocrisy compared to what Triggs stands for is staggering.
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