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Chris Minns flags further crackdown on protests in central Sydney

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Anne DaviesJanuary 26, 2026 at 03:06 AM
Chris Minns flags further crackdown on protests in central Sydney
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New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has announced plans for stricter laws to limit protests in Sydney's central business district and at iconic locations such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. The proposed changes aim to address concerns that frequent demonstrations are disrupting the city. Currently, protest organizers in NSW are required to notify police of planned events, which, if authorized, provides some legal protection for participants. The government's intention is to prevent the city center from being "dominated weekend after weekend" by protests. The specific details of the new laws are yet to be released.

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