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Magistrate rules it’s ‘not proportionate’ to ban Isaac Herzog protester from inner Sydney while on bail

Lawyer tells court there is ‘real doubt’ whether police gave lawful move-on direction during rally against Israeli president that ended in violent clashes

The Guardian - AU

With more restrictive laws across the country, how can we protect the right to protest?

In the wake of the Bondi terror attack, multiple state governments have passed laws to restrict mass protests. Most notably, the New South Wales government introduced controversial legislation giving police the power to restrict public protests for up to 90 days after a terrorist incident.

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‘It was terrifying’: Australia faces reckoning over brutal police crackdown on pro-Palestine protests

IN FOCUS: Police in Sydney are being investigated by a state watchdog over their response to protests of Israel president Isaac Herzog’s visit. Namita Singh talks to witnesses and rights groups about an incident that shocked Australia

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NSW police end restriction on protests now Israeli president has left the country

Widespread allegations of police brutality followed a rally outside Sydney’s town hall on 9 February against visit by Isaac Herzog

The Guardian - AU

Protest curbs eased as watchdog asks public for footage

Controversial restrictions on protests have been lifted a week after a violent response by police as a probe seeks evidence of misconduct from demonstrators.

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Isaac Herzog’s four days in Australia left him ‘energised’. For the Jewish community, some saw solidarity while others felt ‘serious angst’

The Israeli president’s visit to console victims of the Bondi beach terror attack was not without controversy

The Guardian - AU

An ‘impossible’ situation or ‘unhinged’ police? Inside the chaos at Sydney’s anti-Herzog protest

Police have defended their actions after Monday’s protest. Here’s how the night played out

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Sydney protesters want to sue police over alleged brutality at the anti-Herzog rally, but it will be a struggle

An obscure section of a 2009 piece of legislation states ‘compensation is not payable’ when NSW officers are granted additional powers for ‘major events’

The Guardian - AU

Australia police watchdog to investigate complaints of brutality at protests against Israeli president

Independent police oversight body says it is ‘in public interest’ to examine the violent confrontations between police and protesters at Sydney Town Hall

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Police Watchdog Launches Investigation Into Police Response At Sydney Anti-Herzog Rally

It comes despite Chris Minns saying just yesterday that he "did not support" an independent inquiry.

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NSW police watchdog to investigate alleged police brutality at Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog

Despite premier Chris Minns’s objection to an inquiry, Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says it is in public interest to investigate ‘alleged misconduct’

The Guardian - AU

Seven of my relatives were killed in Gaza. For me, Herzog’s visit was never an abstract debate

Australia stands at a crossroads as it rolled out the red carpet for some, while greeting others with batons

The Guardian - AU

Critics hail probe into 'shocking' police rally tactics

Investigations into violent police tactics to break up a mass protest must be comprehensive, without delay and public, civil liberties groups say.

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New leader targets immigration in first comments after spill – as it happened

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Morning Mail: Taylor poised to take Liberal leadership, Trump’s gift to billionaire polluters, Australia’s moguls gold

Challenger expected to oust Sussan Ley in party room vote this morning

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Israeli president sought deeper ties but found division

Israel's president has concluded his four-day visit to Australia, although there's mixed reactions over whether it strengthened ties between the two nations.

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Protests surround last day of Israeli president’s controversial visit to Australia

At least 10,000 gather in Melbourne during last leg of Isaac Herzog’s trip, which has seen violent clashes with police elsewhere

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese raises bulldozed Australian war graves with Israeli president

Prime minister stresses importance of repairs to graves in Gaza being conducted as soon as possible in meeting with Isaac Herzog

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Afternoon Update: Taylor launches Liberal leadership tilt; Minns doubles down over Sydney rally; and how hot is Jacob Elordi?

Liberal leadership spill under way as wave of resignations hits shadow ministry

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Door opened to further event-based protest bans

The Israeli president's visit to Australia was predominantly for cultural purposes, a court has found in a decision that could be used to ban future protests.

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'A shame': security fears hamper visit by Israeli head

Members of Australia's Jewish community have been left feeling "very uncomfortable" after Israel's president cancelled a key visit amid security concerns.

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NSW premier won’t apologise to Muslims after police grab men praying at rally against Isaac Herzog

Chris Minns doubles down on support for NSW police, stating officers would ‘never have disrupted a prayer service … unless it was in the middle of a riot’

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Herzog departs as thousands hit the streets in defiance

Israel's president has wrapped up his four-day trip to Australia, with thousands of protesters taking to the streets in opposition over the war in Gaza.

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Police given special powers ahead of president's visit

Special powers under terrorism legislation have been granted to Victorian police ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit as protests loom.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: PM raises Zomi Frankcom’s death with Herzog; Taylor urged to declare leadership intentions; and should you go commando?

Australia joins global condemnation of Israel plan to tighten control of West Bank as president Isaac Herzog’s visit continues

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