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MPs expecting fiery debate over proposed assisted dying reforms
Victorian Labor MPs are preparing to move amendments to their party’s proposed assisted dying reforms, as parliamentarians brace for fiery debate to stretch into the early hours this week. Source: The Age.
Catholic Social Services welcomes treaty legislation
Catholic Social Services Victoria has welcomed the introduction and progression of treaty legislation in the Victorian Parliament.
Freeman told parish priest Pope Leo could be the ‘Antichrist’
Victorian fugitive Dezi Freeman claimed that Pope Leo XIV would be the “Antichrist” in a bizarre rant to his parish priest in the months before he allegedly killed two police officers. Source: Herald Sun.
More than 5000 Victorians Walk for Truth
Catholic Social Services Victoria representatives joined more than 5000 people on Wednesday on the final leg of the 500km Walk for Truth from Portland to Melbourne’s Parliament House.
Churches in Victoria to be held vicariously liable for abuse
Churches will be held vicariously liable for abuse committed by their priests under new Victorian laws to be introduced to the state’s Parliament by the end of the year. Source: ABC News.
Victorian Government ‘committed’ to delayed poker machine reforms
Landmark reforms to make poker machines safer for Victorian punters have been delayed by years by the Allan Government, a decision that has infuriated colleagues and gambling reformers. Source: ABC News.
Victorian Parliament passes controversial hate speech laws
New hate speech laws have passed Victoria’s Parliament after Labor struck a last-minute deal with the Greens, while the opposition has warned the changes will have a “chilling effect on freedom of speech”. Source: Herald Sun.
Victorian Government urged to support community service organisations
The Victorian Government’s 2025-26 Budget must prioritise the funding of critical services that support marginalised people and communities to flourish, Jesuit Social Services says.
Victoria to remove ‘gag clause’ from euthanasia laws
The Victorian Government will move to bring its euthanasia laws in line with other states by scrapping a “gag clause” that prevents doctors from initiating conversations about the option with their patients. Source: The Australian.