Victoria Police revokes warrantless pat-down powers
Victoria Police has revoked controversial powers allowing officers to conduct warrantless pat-downs across inner Melbourne. The decision follows significant public and legal scrutiny.
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Judge Blocks Warrantless ICE Arrests in Washington DC
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's policy of widespread, warrantless immigration arrests in Washington DC, siding with civil liberties groups. Read the full ruling details.
Victoria Police Can Now Search Children Without Warrant
Victoria Police have been granted controversial new powers to search children as young as 14 without a warrant. Critics warn it risks criminalising vulnerable youth.
Journalist searched without warrant under new Victoria police powers
A Guardian Australia journalist was subjected to a pat-down search without a warrant while covering a Melbourne protest, experiencing Victoria police's controversial new 'designated area' powers first-hand. Read her account.
Melbourne Police Get 6-Month Random Search Powers
Victoria police can now stop and search anyone in inner Melbourne without warrant until May 2026, raising concerns about racial profiling and civil liberties.
Melbourne Police Get Warrantless Search Powers
Victoria Police can now conduct pat-downs and vehicle searches without a warrant in a designated inner Melbourne area for six months. Learn how this affects you.
Melbourne Police Get Warrantless Search Powers
Victoria Police gain authority to conduct random searches without warrant in inner Melbourne for six months. Critics warn of racial profiling risks as Premier defends public safety move.
Melbourne police get 6-month warrantless search powers
Victoria Police can conduct random searches without warrants in Melbourne CBD until May 2026, sparking human rights concerns. Learn about the controversial new powers.
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