forgive if already posted. fascism is alive and well, a prototype of things to come?
Daniel Andrews demands extraordinary new law to let Victorians arrest each other - as top judges warn of 'abuse' and critics say he's creating his own version of the East German secret police
September 22, 2020
The Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Bill would let government authorise various officials to make arrests
Would also allow officials to arrest people they suspect may spread coronavirus such as lockdown protesters
A group of 14 retired judges and barristers have written a letter slamming the drastic plan as 'open to abuse'
Critics say Mr Andrews wants to create his own version of the Stasi, the East German secret police force
Victorians could be arrested and detained by public servants, union officials or anyone else the government authorises under an extraordinary new law that Premier Daniel Andrews wants to pass.
The new law would allow the government to let protective services officers and WorkSafe inspectors enforce public health directions such as Melbourne's 9pm curfew and strict gathering limits.
The unprecedented plan would also allow officials to arrest people they suspect may spread coronavirus even if they have done nothing wrong.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8758579/Daniel-Andrews-demands-extraordinary-new-law-let-government-officials-arrest-Victorians.html