Daniel Andrews to ‘give himself more power’ in proposed COVID detention law

There are concerns Victorians could be detained on broad and subjective grounds if the state government passes controversial coronavirus laws.

Proposed legislation branded the 'Omnibus bill’ would empower authorised officers to detain residents suspected of breaching public health rules.

High profile legal figures want the bill defeated in parliament and key cross benchers have signalled they will oppose the bill.

Speaking of the key cross benchers preparing to vote on the new bill, Victorian Liberal MP Richard Riordan said, “if they were to fold without expecting some sort of accountability back from the government, then God help them really and God help Victorians”.

“It’s just getting beyond ridiculous here in Victoria in the power Daniel Andrews keeps giving himself”.

The Andrews government have attempted to alleviate fears by saying the powers are essential and will be applied appropriately”.

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