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Sydney protesters want to sue police over alleged brutality at the anti-Herzog rally, but it will be a struggle

An obscure section of a 2009 piece of legislation states ‘compensation is not payable’ when NSW officers are granted additional powers for ‘major events’

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Australia police watchdog to investigate complaints of brutality at protests against Israeli president

Independent police oversight body says it is ‘in public interest’ to examine the violent confrontations between police and protesters at Sydney Town Hall

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NSW premier won’t apologise to Muslims after police grab men praying at rally against Isaac Herzog

Chris Minns doubles down on support for NSW police, stating officers would ‘never have disrupted a prayer service … unless it was in the middle of a riot’

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NSW police commissioner urged to apologise to ‘entire Muslim community’ after officers disrupted prayer at Sydney protest

Mal Lanyon says police were ‘required’ to disperse crowd, while Mehreen Faruqi accused them of ‘assaulting Muslims

The Guardian - AU

Sheikh who led prayer at Sydney protest against Herzog says police were ‘unhinged and aggressive’

Any officers who acted unlawfully should face prosecution for actions, Muslim groups say

The Guardian - AU

Why Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s Visit To Australia Has Sparked A National Showdown

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has arrived in Australia as the country is deeply split over whether he should be here at all. For the Albanese government and major Jewish lobby groups, his trip is framed as an act of solidarity after the Bondi massacre and a chance to “build social…

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Albanese says Isaac Herzog’s visit will bring unity – but to many Palestinian Australians it’s a ‘slap in the face’

The Israeli president’s visit, announced after the antisemitic attack in Bondi, has appalled those grieving loved ones killed in Gaza

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Minns invokes special powers for NSW police to restrict protests during Israeli president’s visit

Thirteen state and federal NSW MPs appeal to police to allow planned march protesting against the visit

The Guardian - AU

NSW Labor politicians to protest Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit in defiance of premier

Cameron Murphy, one of three MLCs to rally next week, says ‘we should not be welcoming to Australia the head of a state engaged in an ongoing genocide’

The Guardian - AU

Palestine Action Group plans march against Isaac Herzog’s visit despite protest restrictions

Calls for NSW police to ‘exercise their discretion’ and facilitate a peaceful rally in Sydney on 9 February while Israeli president visits Australia

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Protest ban extended to stop anti-Israeli visit 'riot'

Protest restrictions introduced after the Bondi terror attack have been extended ahead of the Israeli president's visit as activists plan nationwide rallies.

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Police ‘confident’ Lake Cargelligo triple murder suspect Julian Ingram is still alive and may be receiving help

NSW police believe assistance has been provided ‘from people that he knows in community’ since last week’s shooting

The Guardian - AU

NSW Police Limits Scope Of Sydney’s Protest Ban Making Way For Invasion Day Rallies

“This is about ensuring that we are enabling people to protest, enabling free speech, but make sure that the community remains safe.”

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Brickbat: Silent Down Under

In Australia, New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon extended restrictions on public assemblies and protest marches in Sydney's central, southwest,… The post Brickbat: Silent Down Under appeared first on Reason.com.

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Invasion Day and anti-immigration marches to proceed in Sydney on 26 January after protest ban scaled back

Police commissioner Mal Lanyon says demonstration rules – imposed after Bondi attacks – have ‘taken heat out of the community’

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Rallies on 26 January could go ahead in Sydney despite anti-protest laws as police ‘work with’ organisers

Assistant commissioner says police will have ‘contingencies in place’ for public assemblies on 26 January

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'We will defy': activists vow to ignore protest laws

Activists have pledged to flout controversial anti-protest laws after claiming they are unconstitutional in a legal challenge that could spill over borders.

The Guardian - AU

‘We will defy these laws’: challenge lodged against NSW protest legislation that could stop Invasion Day rallies

Blak Caucus, Palestine Action Group and Jews Against the Occupation ’48 launch challenge in court, arguing the laws are invalid

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Sydney protest restrictions extended for 14 days as activist group vows to file legal challenge this week

NSW police commissioner says decision ‘not about stopping free speech’ and points to risk of ‘public safety incident’

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'Chilling' protest ban extended over safety concerns

A ban on protests following the Bondi terror attack has been slammed after police extended the measure for another two weeks because of public safety concerns.

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'Not a one-off': calls grow for Bondi royal commission

Political leaders have been accused of "sitting on their hands" when it comes to addressing anti-Semitism in Australia.

The Guardian - AU

NSW may expand Jewish security organisation CSG’s right to carry guns after Bondi attack. How would it work?

What is the Community Security Group, what has Chris Minns actually proposed and what is the reaction to the plans?

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A Record 3000 Cops To Be Deployed On New Year’s In Sydney As City Braces For Largest Crowds

"We want to make sure that the community know they can come to these events safely, we’re prepared to put as many police as we need to make that happen."

The Guardian - AU

Sydneysiders urged to ‘show defiance’ after Bondi attack by coming out for New Year’s Eve, as police presence ramps up

More than 2,500 police will be deployed throughout metropolitan Sydney, including some with long-arm weapons

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NSW Police Ban Sydney Public Assemblies For 14 Days Under Post-Bondi Protest Laws

NSW Police have imposed a 14‑day ban on public assemblies across key parts of Sydney under new post‑Bondi terror laws.

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