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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Jordyn Beazley, Andrew Messenger and Benita Kolovos

Protesters plan to march during the Israeli president’s visit to Australia. So what are their rights to protest?

Pro-Palestinian protesters march past the QVB building in Sydney in October watched by police
Pro-Palestinian protesters march past the QVB building in Sydney watched by police in October. Marches are planned for Isaac Herzog’s visit – but what are the current protest restrictions? Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The Guardian

Thousands of Australians are expected to march on Monday in nationwide protests against a visit by the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, to Australia after an invitation by the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, following the Bondi terror attack.

The visit has reanimated the issue of the right to protest, particularly in New South Wales where there is a new law that has led to a curtailing of the ability for protesters to march in certain areas. This law is now facing a constitutional challenge.

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