NSW Greens MLC Sue Higginson says the move could put public at risk of ‘violence, harm and death’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast NSW Police will patrol high-profile public buildings, places of worship and protests with long-arm firearms after a unit created following the Bondi Beach terror attack became permanent. But the state Greens have criticised the Minns government for the move, saying it would not prevent the public from protesting and may place them at greater risk of harm or violence. Violence at a protest in Sydney against Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s controversial visit earlier this month promoted an independent probe into police conduct. Continue reading...
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WED · 2026-02-25 · 02:13 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0225-19014
NSR-2026-0225-19014News Report·EN·National Security
Heavily armed police to patrol places of worship and protests in NSW after hate crime unit made permanent
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.
Guardian staff and Australian Associated PressThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-25 · 02:13 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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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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Violence at a protest in Sydney against Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit promoted an independent probe into police conduct.
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The state Greens have criticised the Minns government for the move.
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A unit created following the Bondi beach terror attack became permanent.
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NSW police will patrol public buildings, places of worship and protests with long-arm firearms.
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Sue Higginson says the move could put public at risk of ‘violence, harm and death’
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