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NSW should think twice before banning ‘globalise the intifada’ after court struck down anti-protest law, legal expert says

Another lawyer says ruling ‘puts brakes on the Minns government’s ability to use executive power to minimise people’s rights to protest’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Minns government should think twice before imposing an outright ban on the phrase “globalise the inti...

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by Jordyn Beazley
NSW should think twice before banning ‘globalise the intifada’ after court struck down anti-protest law, legal expert says

Another lawyer says ruling ‘puts brakes on the Minns government’s ability to use executive power to minimise people’s rights to protest’

The Minns government should think twice before imposing an outright ban on the phrase “globalise the intifada” in the wake of a landmark finding that could limit attempts to control speech and protests, a leading constitutional expert has said.

New South Wales’ highest court ruled in favour of the Palestine Action Group and Blak Caucas on Thursday, striking down an anti-protest law introduced after the Bondi beach terror attack that gave police the power to restrict marches, including the anti-Herzog rally in February.

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