Purchasing banned books

Mario Knox made this Freedom of Information request to Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety

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Dear Victorian Department of Justice & Regulation,
Is it legal to purchase and read banned books? (eg. The Peaceful Pill, The Anarchists' Cookbook)

Yours faithfully,
Mario Knox

DJR-IIA-FOI (DJCS), Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety

Hi Mario

The department cannot advise you of this information. I suggest you seek independent legal advice.

We provide access to documents held by our department. If you are seeking documents held by our department, you are welcome to submit an FOI request.

Kind Regards
Lisa

Freedom of Information
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