Advice to be public, safeguards for check-in data under new pandemic laws

The state’s chief health officer will no longer have the final say on how Victoria handles a pandemic, an independent committee will scrutinise key government decisions and public health advice will be consistently made public under a bill to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday.

“I’m pleased that the Greens have been able to make sure these new laws have more transparency and are fairer for all Victorians, especially those facing disadvantage,” she said.Credit:The existing Public Health and Wellbeing Act, the bill under which a state of emergency is declared, was designed to give the chief health officer broad, short-term powers in public health emergencies.

The summary contains an admission that “because of the short timeframe and the complexity involved in developing this bill, consultation has not been as extensive as it would normally be”. Thirty external stakeholders were consulted in June and July. “A review mechanism [is also important]. The only organisation that has really considered the actions of these orders has really been the Ombudsman, so I’m hoping we can, in some ways, ensure that that kind of oversight or review is conducted by experts – not by freedom-fighting protesters.”

“This outrageous power grab by Daniel Andrews should send shivers down the spine of all freedom-loving Victorians,” Mr Smith said.

If we Victorians can’t control Dans decisions, when do we call in the Governor?

Independent committee my harse.. they all reply on Gov funding and will not go against DanielAndrewsMP .. this has to stop its insane ..

We’re kidding ourselves if we think that any of it was based on health advice. It was all poll driven. It turns out, most of us - even the progressives - are proto-camp guards at heart, happy to be bossed about, putting our faith in cops and border guards. CopNation

Too many laws, by too few, with little clear accountability, defining the lives of far too many.

“We’re taking it further..” You sure are! You’re wanting power to target “CLASSES OF PEOPLE” This should horrify everyone..

let us not forget this bill doesn't do anything if the health budget and deliverables remains inadequate. if the hospital funding and ICU capacity are not increased, ain't we back to square one, protect the health system.

What do these 3 get in return for providing Dan with absolute control? Remember when brothels were open and playgrounds were closed? Former leader of the SexParty Fiona Patton ensured it. By siding with the socialist megalomaniac, they serve minority interest and cripple Vic.

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