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Telegram Group: RU Human Rights Community
Just a reminder that this community is for venting about Government countermeasures, supporting each other, and sharing information that may be helpful in future actions or proceedings in human rights complaints or beyond.
The rules and values of this community are detailed, but worth it:
1. PRIVACY Don't share personal identifying information, make sure any personal documents are redacted fully of identifying information (unless the information is already public available or you have the identified person's consent - i.e. a Chief Health Officer's correspondence on disclosure log OKAY, show cause letter about someone who doesn't know you're sharing it NOT OKAY).
2. RESEARCH Everyone is encouraged to share information that may be helpful in a court proceeding, particularly of the actions by the Federal Government during 2020 and 2021 in the run-up to the COVID-mandates and premature push for vaccine-certificates. However please remain balanced, calm, discerning, and respectful when discussing differing view-points here. Due to the availability of advocates, we hope that people will make efforts to verify information before sharing, because advocates can only work with evidence that would be admissible to a court (stringent requirements).
3. BE KIND Most importantly, everyone has their own battles going on, and there is enough drama in the world. The only way we will get through this is to know we can work together, unite, orgainse, and have our voices heard in a coherent and inviting way where people listen and learn. Name-calling, othering, shaming, slandering, and belittling is antithetical to a solution. Instead constructive criticism, debate, encouragement, motivation, empathy, forgiveness, and understanding are preferred when speaking about fellow humans. Allegations of criminal conduct and potential penalties for alleged wrong-doers may be allowed, but should not advocate for direct or vigilante violence.
4. LAW BEFORE LAWLESSNESS The intention of the RU Human Rights Team is to push hard against biofacist overreach by Government in a lawful manner. We don't condone vigilantism that includes threats, violence, or de-platforming. We do however encourage freedom of information requests, complaints, open letters, protesting, petitioning, speaking-out, and support and collaboration for and with class-action and activist groups. If, in the unfortunate circumstance, all lawful avenues are exhausted, we may only then carefully consider justification for more radical measures.
5. EDUCATE EACH OTHER Note that rights and laws are currently favorable to citizens in Australia (particularly when comparing to other countries) with laws for Whistleblower protections (i.e. Public Interest Disclosure Law), Freedom of Information law, Procedural fairness, right to appeal, right to complain, freedom of political expression, ombudsman offices, and human rights (to an extent). First we must recognise we won't be an expert on our rights or contentious topics in medicine over night, we should accept we don't (and will never) know it all, never be afraid to admit there isn't an answer or to ask for help, a second-opinion, or citation and dive into official sources with a confident open-mind, head-first.
It is the admin's position that the Australian Government failed to evidence that "no jab no job" countermeasures were demonstrably justified or reasonably necessary. We want complete compensation, recognition, and at the least vindication for those who stood their ground and followed their conscience when it came to their own health. The ultimate goal is to strengthen ourselves (physically, emotionally, and with knowledge), collaborate, unite, and create a bulwark against reactive anti-human authoritarian ideologies and remain free for generations to come.
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2025 March
In today’s HR Zoom update, William Parry, Senior Advocate, and Jack McGuire, Managing Director of Red Union Support Hub reflected on the mandates, who provided key updates for Victorian human rights complainants.
You can follow the time stamps for the live recording:
00:00 – Introduction and Context Setting
03:51 – Reflections on the Pandemic Response
10:00 – Challenges in Legal Pathways
16:01 – Human Rights Complaints and Advocacy
22:08 – Future Strategies and Community EngagementSummary
The Dan Andrews and DoH representative body complaint at VCAT will not be going ahead due to King’s Counsel's advice that it has low prospects of success and would cost more than the unions have in the war chest.
Some Victorian complaints have been modestly settled, but a significant effort has been made for a very small return.
For members that have followed the VEOHRC process AND joined the representative complaint against Dan Andrews AND only just found out that it’s not going ahead, they may have the ability to complain to VCAT under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 for an order in the Human rights list. Though the Union won’t be able to take responsibility or realistically provide representation for individual complaints, William would provide a statement to assist in overcoming any time limitation issues.
The strategy for mandate complaints is now to hand over and seek advice from big law firms and litigators about the best route forward, flagging a nationwide complaint against the national cabinet as the best option, which would need to be done by experienced and professional litigators in any case.
Key updates:
Reflections on efforts to date – significant efforts, low returns:
- Red Union has pursued multiple avenues for legal recourse against mandates and employment discrimination but has encountered significant legal and institutional roadblocks.
- A large volume of human rights complaints was lodged across different states, including 450 in Victoria, but many were closed unilaterally by the commissions.
- Conciliations have resulted in some small wins, but the overall outcomes have been challenging due to the complexity of individual cases.
- Legal pathways for human rights complaints are limited and challenging, requiring extensive resources.
Complaint against DoH and Daniel Andrews – not going ahead:
- A representative complaint against Daniel Andrews and the Victorian Department of Health was filed in 2025, but withdrawn pending legal advice as to risks, prospects of success, and costs.
- King’s Counsel advice was received earlier in 2025 and advised that litigation against state governments (Victoria and Queensland) for pandemic orders / public health directions had extremely low success prospects and the costs could exhaust union resources.
- Even if a long-shot action against Dan Andrews and the State of Victoria was successful, King’s Counsel's advice is that the most reasonable actions wouldn’t result in damages or compensation and the precedent would not necessarily apply to compensable claims retroactively.
- There was a discussion with all the Red Union secretaries about this option, and they all agreed that it was too risky to do based on the advice.
Ongoing individual matters:
- There are very few complaints at VEOHRC which are ongoing for conciliation, all individual conciliations have been either unsuccessful or resulted in very modest outcomes.
- Some members have gone to VCAT on their own or with individual representation, and we wish them well and endeavour to remain available to current members still pursing this issue.
Future Strategies & Community Engagement
- Red Union continues to advocate publicly and politically, submitting evidence to parliamentary inquiries and conducting media campaigns.
- There is growing international scrutiny, particularly in the United States, where political shifts may influence global perspectives on mandates and human rights violations.
- Red Union remains committed to pursuing a COVID-19 royal commission in Australia and holding decision-makers accountable.
- Collective action remains essential but requires significant resources and external legal support.
- Members are encouraged to maintain records of financial and employment losses to support future claims.
- Strengthening community engagement is vital for resilience and long-term advocacy.
Membership & Next Steps
- Members can freeze their memberships if unemployed and reactivate them when re-employed.
- Red Union will continue fighting for members' rights, but individuals are encouraged to stay proactive in workplace protections and legal awareness.
- The union is engaging with larger law firms and litigation funders in the hopes of finding a sustainable legal pathway for broader action.
- Further updates will be provided via email and follow-up Zoom sessions as new developments arise.
Final Remarks
- This has been a long and exhausting fight, and while major legal victories remain elusive, Red Union is not giving up.
- Members are encouraged to continue supporting one another, keep records of their experiences, and stay engaged in workplace rights and legal challenges.
- Community advocacy is a cornerstone of this movement, and continued participation is crucial.
- Anyone with further questions can reach out to hotline@redunion.com.au and humanrights@redunion.com.au.
Red Union deeply appreciates the resilience and commitment of its members. The fight is far from over, and the collective effort remains as strong as ever.
Warm regards,
Human Rights Team
RUSH - Red Union Support Hub
