"Landmark Ruling in Australia: Anti-Protest Law Struck Down as Unconstitutional In a significant victory for free speech advocates, New South Wales' highest court has ruled that a contentious anti-protest law is unconstitutional. The legislation, introduced in response to the 2018 Bondi beach terror attack, had effectively given police the power to restrict marches and protests, potentially subjecting participants to arrest. The law had been challenged by three activist groups, who argued that it infringed on their right to free assembly and expression. The court's decision marks a major blow to the government's efforts to curb public demonstrations, and is likely to have far-reaching implications for the rights of protesters in Australia."
Court finds law – which effectively meant protesters could not march without risk of arrest – is unconstitutionalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales’ highest court has struck down an anti-protest law brought in after the Bondi beach terror attack which gave police the power to restrict marches, including at the anti-Herzog rally earlier this year.The court of appeal handed down its findings on Thursday after three activist groups – the Blak Caucus, the Palestine Action Group and Jews Against the Occupation ’48 – filed a constitutional challenge in early January against the legislation. Continue reading...
