NSW protest restrictions extended for parts of Sydney with Invasion Day march set to proceed in CBD

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Jordyn BeazleyJanuary 20, 2026 at 07:37 AM

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New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has extended protest restrictions in parts of Sydney for 14 days, but narrowed the area to allow the annual Invasion Day march to proceed from Hyde Park to Victoria Park on January 26th. The restrictions, initially implemented after the Bondi terror attack, now apply from Darling Harbour through the north of the CBD, Oxford Street, and the eastern suburbs. Police have also authorized an anti-immigration march from Prince Alfred Park to Moore Park. Lanyon stated the extension balances community safety with the right to protest, citing ongoing concerns following the recent terror attack. 1,500 police officers will be deployed for January 26th events, with a third monitoring protests. Lanyon indicated that the restrictions haven't stopped protests entirely, but have reduced community tension.

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Isaac Herzog 30% Darling Harbour 30% Prince Alfred Park 40% Moore Park 40% Victoria Park 50% March for Australia 50% Hyde Park ×260% Invasion Day ×270% New South Wales ×380% Sydney ×280% Mal Lanyon ×690%

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