No warrant needed: Police to get extended search powers
Victoria Police is set to gain extraordinary powers to attack tackle terrorism and gun crime.
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No warrant needed: Police to get extended search powers
Victoria Police is set to gain extraordinary powers to attack tackle terrorism and gun crime.