Heavily armed police to patrol places of worship and protests in NSW after hate crime unit made permanent

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Guardian staff and Australian Associated PressFebruary 25, 2026 at 03:13 AM

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Following the Bondi beach terror attack, NSW police will permanently patrol high-profile public buildings, places of worship, and protests with heavily armed officers. This decision formalizes a unit initially created in response to the attack. The NSW Greens have criticized the Minns government's decision, expressing concerns that the increased police presence could endanger protesters and the public. Their concerns stem from the belief that the move won't deter protests and may escalate the risk of violence. This announcement comes after an independent probe was launched into police conduct during a recent protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Sydney.

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Bondi beach 30% NSW Greens 40% Minns government 50% Sydney 50% NSW police ×260% Israel 60% Sue Higginson 80%

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police 90% protests 80% firearms 70% violence 70% public safety 60% hate crime 60% police conduct 50% places of worship 50% nsw 40%

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Sydney

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