Minns doubles down on ‘rational’ anti-protest law despite NSW’s highest court ruling it unconstitutional
Summary
The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, defended an anti-protest law that was ruled unconstitutional by the state’s highest court. The law, created after a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach, had allowed police to restrict protests, but the court found this law went beyond constitutional limits.Key Facts
- The New South Wales court of appeal declared the anti-protest law unconstitutional.
- The law gave police powers to limit marches to protect “social cohesion.”
- The court said protecting social cohesion was not a valid reason under the constitution.
- The law was introduced after the 2022 Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people.
- Premier Minns called the law “rational and proportionate” despite the court ruling.
- Protesters affected by the law have criticized Minns for attacking the judiciary.
- Police are reviewing charges against protesters in light of the court decision.
- The Greens and legal experts oppose the law, saying it violated free speech and protest rights.
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