A former Andrews cabinet minister has stood by the “heavy handed” actions undertaken by Victoria Police during the state’s successive lockdowns, as she appeared on Sky News Australia's Victoria Votes coverage.
For more than 260 days, Melbourne was under some of the harshest restrictions which resulted in backlash in the form of chaotic protests and strong anti-government sentiment.
Stream more election news live & on demand with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 “This is a liberal democracy, we are founded on certain inalienable rights: freedom of speech, freedom of movement… to stop Victorians coming back to Victoria at the border, you cannot do that in a liberal democracy.”
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