Sydney protest restrictions extended for 14 days as activist group vows to file legal challenge this week

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Penry Buckley and Kelly BurkeJanuary 6, 2026 at 09:45 AM

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The NSW police commissioner has extended restrictions on protests in Sydney for another 14 days. The restrictions apply to Sydney's CBD, southwest, and northwest policing areas. The commissioner cited ongoing community safety concerns following the Bondi attack as the reason for the extension, despite stating that no new intelligence motivated the decision. He maintains the decision is not about limiting free speech, but preventing potential public safety incidents. An activist group is planning to file a legal challenge to the restrictions this week.

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