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Victoria Grants Police New Powers Post-Terror Attacks

12/23/2025

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Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan announced powers for the police commissioner to halt or relocate protests for 14 days after terrorist incidents.
The legislation follows the Bondi terror attack, with armed officers deployed at the Boxing Day Test.
Allan intends to amend anti-vilification laws to remove the Director of Public Prosecutions' consent for criminal charges.
She aims to hold social media companies accountable for anonymous vilification and protect Melbourne's Jewish population.

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Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan announced powers for the police commissioner to halt or relocate protests for 14 days after terrorist incidents.
The legislation follows the Bondi terror attack, with armed officers deployed at the Boxing Day Test.
Allan intends to amend anti-vilification laws to remove the Director of Public Prosecutions' consent for criminal charges.
She aims to hold social media companies accountable for anonymous vilification and protect Melbourne's Jewish population.