Victorian government agrees to amend controversial pandemic legislation
by Caitlin Cassidy from on (#5RXQZ)
Crossbench MPs secure right to appeal detention orders, scrapping of harsh fines, but sweeping powers remain
The Victorian government will water down its controversial pandemic legislation after 11th-hour negotiations with key crossbenchers.
But sweeping powers, giving the premier the responsibility of declaring a pandemic, which can be extended for three months at a time for as long as considered necessary, will remain despite ongoing protests and death threats against MPs supporting the controversial legislation.
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