NSW Protest Laws Ruled Invalid by Supreme Court

NSW premier says court ruling striking out anti-protest laws 'disappointing'

Critics said the police powers, implemented in February after alleged antisemitic attacks, were unconstitutional and too broad.

Court strikes down anti-protest laws which allowed police to guard synagogues

A court has tossed out broad police powers allowing protesters to be moved away from places of worship afte...

Court rules in favour of Palestine Action Group over NSW protest laws

The Palestine Action Group has won a NSW Supreme Court challenge against a law that limited protests near places of worship.

NSW protest laws ruled invalid by Supreme Court

The court found laws limiting protests near places of worship went too far in limiting the right to free political communication.

NSW anti-protest rule unconstitutional, judge says

Save (0) Please login to bookmarkClose Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Save (0) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me A judge has struck down controversial new anti-protest laws introduced in New South Wales which gave police powers to shut down protests “in or near a place of worship”, finding the provisions offended against the freedom of political communication. In a… …

Court tosses out anti-protest laws to guard synagogues

Sweeping police powers that protect places of worship in one state have been declared unconstitutional, in a coup for pro-Palestine activists' weekly rallies.