‘Protests had nothing to do with the attacks’: activists condemn premier’s plan to restrict rallies after Bondi shooting

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jordyn BeazleyDecember 18, 2025 at 06:42 AM

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Following the Bondi beach terrorist attack, the New South Wales (NSW) government, led by Premier Chris Minns, announced plans to restrict protests under "terrorism designation," granting police expanded powers. This proposal has drawn criticism from pro-Palestine activists, including some Jewish groups, and civil liberty campaigners. These groups condemn the plan as an erosion of democratic freedoms. Critics argue against using the attack to justify limiting protest rights and caution against allowing divisive issues to overshadow responses to the antisemitic shooting. The NSW government also intends to strengthen gun laws in response to the incident.

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Palestine movement ×280% Chris Minns ×2100% New South Wales Labor 100% Bondi beach shooting ×3100%

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protests 90% bondi shooting 80% terrorism 70% gun laws 60% civil liberties 60% democratic freedoms 50% antisemitism 50% palestine movement 50% police powers 40%

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