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David Eccles

SA govt passes controversial protest law after marathon debate

SA government pressured to dump tough protest laws 10 News First – Disclaimer

The South Australian government has passed legislation to lift fines for obstructing a public place from $750 to $50,000 – or three months jail – after a marathon 14-hour overnight debate.

The Summary Offences (Obstruction of Public Places) Amendment Bill 2023 passed shortly before 7am Wednesday, with Labor and Liberal support.

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