Activists to challenge controversial protest ban brought in after Bondi terror attack
Activists will fight controversial laws barring protests in NSW in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 innocent people.
The ban was first brought in for two weeks on Christmas Eve, however, NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon on Tuesday extended the ban for a further two weeks.
While the declaration does not strictly prohibit a protest, it strips attendees of protections from criminal offences such as obstructing traffic, which would be granted with a Form 1 application.
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No public assemblies can be authorised by police during the two weeks, and Form 1 applications for permission will be denied.
The ban can be in place for up to 90 days, but the Commissioner is required to review it every 14 days.
It will be reviewed on January 20.
A group of activists has since vowed to fight the ban in court.
Joshua Lees of Palestine Action Group, Elizabeth Jarret of Blak Caucus and Michelle Berkon of Jews Against the Occupation ‘48, are set to file a constitutional challenge in the Supreme Court of NSW.
More to come
Originally published as Activists to challenge controversial protest ban brought in after Bondi terror attack
