NSW parliament passes laws limiting protests, but will they be allowed to stand?
FILE PHOTO: Police at a protest in Sydney, New South Wales. Credit: AAP/Steven Saphore
Laws to restrict the right to protest in New South Wales after the Bondi terror attack have passed the Parliament after a marathon sitting. A broad coalition of groups has expressed strong opposition, characterising the reforms as overreach and a serious threat to democracy. A constitutional challenge has been announced but the government is standing firm, setting the stage for a High Court challenge.
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