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Judges, QCs raise alarm over Andrews' new emergency powers

Patrick Durkin
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A powerful group of retired judges and leading QCs has written to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews expressing alarm over proposed laws giving designated officers power to arrest anyone suspected of breaching COVID-19 rules.

The COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) and Other Acts Amendment Bill passed the lower house of Victoria's Parliament on Friday, but the retired judges and QCs warn it would be "unprecedented, excessive and open to abuse".

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Patrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com
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