Criticism mounts of Victoria’s police oversight model, with Andrews government urged to establish new watchdog
The letter, signed by 29 organisations including community legal centres, private legal providers, academics from the University of NSW and Aboriginal service providers, says that a police ombudsman would be able to properly investigate all complaints about police misconduct and systemic failings.
The letter said police should no longer investigate police and that the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission should be stripped of its current police oversight role in favour of the ombudsman model.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Abortion rights supporters gatecrash 'March for the Babies' rally in MelbourneAbortion rights advocate and opponents held rallies in Melbourne as police attempted to stop the sides from clashing, as thousands in the United States also marched in abortion rallies.
Read more »
DIY Blinds banks $15m from Australian Business Growth FundDIY Blinds has banked $15 million from the Australian Business Growth Fund to help the Melbourne-based online furnishing retailer turbocharge its growth across Australia.
Read more »
'Rotting in jail': Thousands march for Julian Assange's release as his brother urges Anthony Albanese to act'There's an expectation in the electorate that the prime minister and this government is going to get Julian out of jail,' Mr Assange's brother, Gabriel Shipton, said.
Read more »
'Everything illegal must be destroyed': Blast hits key bridge linking Russia to CrimeaA Ukrainian presidential adviser said the incident was just 'the beginning' but stopped short of saying Ukrainian forces were responsible for the blast.
Read more »
Pope Francis slams European stance on migrants as 'disgusting, sinful'The Pope deviates from prepared remarks to condemn what he calls Europe's 'disgusting' treatment of migrants, two weeks after Italy’s centre-right coalition snatched victory.
Read more »