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

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Lisa

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-----Original Message-----
From: Mario Knox <[FOI #7602 email]>
Sent: Saturday, 17 July 2021 11:32 AM
To: DJR-IIA-FOI (DJCS) <[Victorian Department of Justice &amp; Regulation request email]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Purchasing banned books

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

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