Activist groups to challenge NSW protest laws on free speech grounds as Minns says he’s ‘confident’ in reforms

Pro-Palestine and Indigenous activist groups say Minns government ‘trying to strip away the right to peacefully protest for everyone’ in wake of Bondi attackFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales premier Chris Minns has said he is “confident” new laws to ban protests for up to three months can withstand a constitutional challenge from three groups who regularly organise protests in Sydney.The groups – the Palestine Action Group Sydney, Jews Against the Occupation 48 and the Blak Caucus – said on Tuesday they intend to launch legal action as soon as the laws are passed, although none have plans for any immediate protests. Continue reading...

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Activist groups to challenge NSW protest laws on free speech grounds as Minns says he’s ‘confident’ in reforms

Pro-Palestine and Indigenous activist groups say Minns government ‘trying to strip away the right to peacefully protest for everyone’ in wake of Bondi attack

New South Wales premier Chris Minns has said he is “confident” new laws to ban protests for up to three months can withstand a constitutional challenge from three groups who regularly organise protests in Sydney.

The groups – the Palestine Action Group Sydney, Jews Against the Occupation 48 and the Blak Caucus – said on Tuesday they intend to launch legal action as soon as the laws are passed, although none have plans for any immediate protests. Continue reading...