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Public notices

News of past and upcoming Victoria Police declarations under the various statutes, and the relevant dates and locations.

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Find the latest public notices for Victoria Police, including Designated Places and Designated Areas.

Safe spaces in our community

Victoria Police uses a range of police powers, including special police powers in certain places and areas in our community to keep people safe.

These powers apply in Designated Places and Designated Areas and allow police and PSOs to:

  • prevent crime
  • reduce harm, and
  • protect public spaces like train stations, nightlife spots, and busy transport hubs.

Understanding situation and location-based police powers

Explore the following information to understand our powers, where they can be used, and how they work:

Current public notices

Notices about new Designated Areas (Control of Weapons Act / OMNI operation) and Designated Places (Victoria Police Act / PSO locations) across Victoria.

Designated Areas (Control of Weapons Act / OMNI operation)

View current public notices for Designated Areas in Victoria:

Monday 12 January 2026 to Saturday 28 February 2026

Monday 1 December 2025 to Saturday 28 February 2026

Designated Places (Victoria Police Act 2013 / PSO locations)

View current public notices for Designated Places in Victoria:

Monday 26 January 2026 to Saturday 28 February 2026

Monday 12 January 2026 to Saturday 28 February 2026

Monday 8 December 2025 to Saturday 28 February 2026

Previous public notices

Find information about past Victoria Police notices.

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