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Fears planned protest laws could undermine activists' rights

Extinction Rebellion protests in Brisbane

Extinction Rebellion protests in Brisbane Source: AAP

Human rights groups and protesters say the Queensland government's proposed dangerous devices laws are part of a growing national trend to limit the right to peacefully protest.


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By Grace Desoe

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Human rights groups and protesters say the Queensland government's proposed dangerous devices laws are part of a growing national trend to limit the right to peacefully protest.



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