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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Jordyn Beazley

Judges prohibit pro-Palestine march to Sydney Opera House and say protesters risk contempt of court

Police had knocked back an application from Palestine Action Group to march to the Sydney Opera House on Sunday.
Police had knocked back an application from Palestine Action Group to march to the Sydney Opera House on Sunday. Photograph: Reuters

New South Wales’ top court has made a landmark ruling that criminalises attending a “prohibited” protest, with the court of appeal banning a planned pro-Palestine march to the Sydney Opera House scheduled for this weekend.

The court of appeal on Thursday ruled that anyone marching on the Opera House on Sunday could be held in contempt of court, as it sided with police against the Palestine Action Group due to “extreme” safety concerns.

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