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Kat Wong

'Chilling' protest ban extended over safety concerns

A ban on protests on Sydney streets has been extended, sparking anger from some in the community. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Protesters will be banned from Sydney's streets for another two weeks in a decision that has been condemned as chilling and divisive.

NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon on Tuesday evening announced he would extend a controversial restriction on public assemblies, saying they could cause fear and public safety issues in the aftermath of a terrorist attack at Bondi.

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