Our investigations
De Facto publishes investigations that hold institutions accountable — using journalism to shine a light on systems of power and abuses of rights and authority
Photos, from top left, by Mike Graeme (1,2), Dustin Godfrey (3), David P. Ball (4)
Here are some of the major series investigated by our journalism co-operative:
Series #1: Immigration enforcement
De Facto's debut investigation takes a look at the impacts of law enforcement and immigration
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Series #2: Drug User Liberation Front prosecution
De Facto's debut investigation takes a look at the impacts of law enforcement and immigration
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Series #3: Unhoused people's seized belongings
Victoria bylaw officers trashed newly donated tents within days — contrary to city claimsThe city has disputed years of claims that it discards unhoused people's belongings. De Facto reporters tracked new tents and carts to see where they ended up.De Facto Journalism Co-opDe Facto Journalism Co-opPodcast: Bylaw
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