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Victorian Liberal’s Proposal to Ban Face Coverings at Protests Voted Down

Opposition leader Brad Battin also backed the push to require protest registrations.
Victorian Liberal’s Proposal to Ban Face Coverings at Protests Voted Down
Pro-Palestinian students hold a sit-in at Melbourne University's Arts West building in Melbourne, Australia, on May 15, 2024. MARTIN KEEP/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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A motion from the Victorian Opposition to ban face coverings at public assemblies and require protest registrations was recently voted down in the state’s parliament.

Shadow Minister for Police David Southwick introduced a procedural motion to introduce (pdf) the Safer Protest with a Registration System and a Ban on Face Coverings Bill 2025 on Aug. 13. However, it was voted down by the Labor-controlled Legislative Assembly.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]