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Emergency and Public Order Legislation quick guide

Author : Dr Felicity Gerry KC - 23-03-2020

Felicity Gerry Q.C. and Raphael de Vietri (Foleys List) have prepared this quick reference guide, which is designed as a starting point for criminal lawyers in Victoria seeking further information about the scope and nature of Federal and State Government powers during times of public emergency and potential disorder. The focus of this guide is on Victorian public order and law enforcement powers that may be used (or have been used already) in response to COVID-19 in Victoria.

Download the guide here - https://www.greenslist.com.au/assets/papers/Quick Reference Guide.pdf

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