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Phoebe Loomes

Amnesty criticises NSW protest laws

Over 20 members of Blockade Australia were arrested during climate protests in Sydney last week. (AAP)

Amnesty International has criticised new anti-protest legislation in NSW, saying it has a "chilling effect on the freedom of assembly".

It says the severe bail conditions given to activists who were arrested during last week's climate protests show the laws are putting the right to protest under threat.

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