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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Anne Davies NSW state correspondent

Chris Minns stares down backbench revolt over handling of Sydney Harbour Bridge protest

Chris Minns
About a dozen caucus members voiced unhappiness at Chris Minns’ willingness to block the Sydney Harbour Bridge march and prioritise public safety over the right to protest. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP

The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has stared down a revolt among his backbench over his handling of the weekend march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with caucus agreeing to a more moderate motion acknowledging the protests.

Members of the right and some of the left faction had sought to move a motion condemning the destruction of Gaza and the “Israeli government’s endorsement of ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from the territory”.

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