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NSW protest laws ruled invalid by Supreme Court

The NSW Supreme Court ruled on October 16 that anti-protest laws introduced by NSW Labor, which gave police powers to move on protesters near places of worship, are unconstitutional.
Justice Anna Mitchelmore stated that the laws imposed an unfair burden on political expression, describing them as impermissibly burdensome.
Concerns over the laws included their discriminatory nature and broad reach, leading to accusations of overreach by the police, according to civil rights groups.
Civil rights groups and the Palestine Action Group claimed the laws discriminated against certain speech, arguing they were overly broad and lacked clarity.

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The Saturday Paper

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NSW anti-protest law ruled unconstitutional

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ABC Australia

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NSW Supreme Court finds protest law changes invalid

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SBS News

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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.

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NSW Supreme Court knocks out anti-protest law

The NSW Supreme Court has ruled that NSW Labor’s anti-protest laws, which included giving police new powers to move on protesters near places of worship, are unconstitutional. Pip Hinman reports.

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9News

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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 after complaints of overreach and stifled freedoms.

2 days ago·Australia

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