Cops continue protest charges despite struck-down laws After laws restricting protests were struck down as unconstitutional, prosecutors show no sign of dropping charges against activists arrested during clashes. AAP · Apr 22
Chris Minns Doubles-Down On Defence Of NSW Police Action At Herzog Rally: ‘Impossible’ “I’m not going to throw police under the bus this morning.” Pedestrian.tv · Feb 10
Shocking Videos Of Sydney Protest Against Isaac Herzog’s Visit Emerge: ‘Corporal Punishment’ NSW police are under scrutiny after officers used pepper spray and made 27 arrests at a packed Sydney Town Hall rally against Israeli President Isaac Herzog Pedestrian.tv · Feb 9
Chris Minns defends police in ‘impossible situation’ after video emerges of officers punching protesters in Sydney Politicians who attended protest against visit of Israeli president Isaac Herzog say police actions against demonstrators were ‘wildly inappropriate’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 9
NSW Supreme Court Blocks Palestinian March In Protest Of Isaac Herzog’s Visit Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s Sydney visit is a flashpoint as the NSW Supreme Court rules on whether a pro‑Palestine rally can go ahead. Pedestrian.tv · Feb 9
Pro-Palestine group loses legal challenge against sweeping NSW police powers for Isaac Herzog’s visit Palestine Action Group argued powers so broad anyone in Sydney CBD or eastern suburbs could be searched – even when Israeli president in Canberra or Melbourne The Guardian - AU · Feb 9
Why Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s Visit To Australia Has Sparked A National Showdown Israeli President Isaac Herzog has arrived in Australia as the country is deeply split over whether he should be here at all. For the Albanese government and major Jewish lobby groups, his trip is framed as an act of solidarity after the Bondi massacre and a chance to “build… Pedestrian.tv · Feb 8
Court challenge over march against Israeli president’s visit to be decided at Monday morning hearing Palestine Action Group march planned from Sydney Town Hall to NSW parliament in breach of public assembly declaration The Guardian - AU · Feb 8
Protesters plan to march during the Israeli president’s visit to Australia. So what are their rights to protest? In lieu of an explicit right to protest across Australia, different states have legislated their own protections, while some are getting stricter The Guardian - AU · Feb 7
UN human rights focus mulled as protest law challenged Protecting human rights after terrorist events could be considered by three judges as activists challenge anti-protest laws brought in after the Bondi massacre. AAP · Jan 29
Police urge activists to cooperate despite protest ban Those hoping to make their voices heard have been urged to work with police to avoid arrest under unprecedented restrictions imposed on public assemblies. AAP · Jan 15
‘We will defy these laws’: challenge lodged against NSW protest legislation that could stop Invasion Day rallies Blak Caucus, Palestine Action Group and Jews Against the Occupation ’48 launch challenge in court, arguing the laws are invalid The Guardian - AU · Jan 7
Why 3 Activist Groups Plan To Challenge Chris Minns’ Proposed Protest Laws Three activist groups are mounting a constitutional challenge to NSW’s proposed protest laws, as Premier Chris Minns defends the crackdown. Pedestrian.tv · Dec 23, 2025
Palestine Action Group ‘Appalled’ By Statement Linking Bridge March To Bondi Attack "We must not let Israeli politicians, Segal, or the far right, turn this tragedy into further racist hate." Pedestrian.tv · Dec 15, 2025
AAP · Nov 17, 2025 Neo-Nazi taken into detention and awaiting deportation A South African man who attended a neo-Nazi rally in Australia is being compared to a guest who turns up just to wreck the place, with his visa torn up.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025 Could a landmark court decision undermine the right to peacefully protest in NSW? Human rights advocates fear new ruling could deter people from using system designed to facilitate protests – and expose them to risk of criminal charges
The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025 A pro-Palestine march to the Sydney Opera House has been blocked by a court. Here’s what protesters will do instead With the protest’s endpoint changed, the Sydney demonstration organised by the Palestine Action Group will go ahead with the support of NSW police
AAP · Oct 8, 2025 No Opera House 'free-for-all' after court's protest ban Police have vowed to crack down on anyone defying a court order that banned a planned pro-Palestine rally at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2025 Sydney Opera House pro-Palestine march has ‘disaster written all over it’, senior NSW police officer tells court Case between police and representatives from the Palestine Action Group and Jews Against Occupation remains before the NSW court of appeal
AAP · Oct 8, 2025 Opera House rally 'can be done' safely despite risks A chief justice has referenced a deadly soccer crowd crush as organisers of a pro-Palestine rally argue crowds are easily managed for other unticketed events.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2025 Pro-Palestine activists ask court to make genocide ruling during battle over Sydney Opera House protest Palestine Action Group argues ongoing killing in Gaza means Sydney march scheduled for Sunday has prerequisite ‘seriousness and urgency’
The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2025 Police Scotland issues statement ahead of Palestine protest in Edinburgh POLICING plans are in place today for planned protests, Police Scotland has said in a statement
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 3, 2025 Sydney Protestors Told To ‘Stop Walking’ As March Route Is Adjusted Over Safety Concerns NSW Police told protestors to double back across the bridge to avoid a "potential crowd crush scenario”.
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 2, 2025 Palestine Action Group Secures Harbour Bridge March After Court Overturns Police Ban After days of discussions between organisers, police & politicians, Pro-Palestine protesters are officially marching the Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2025 ‘Immense’ pro-Palestine march to cross Sydney Harbour Bridge as police prepare for five-hour shutdown Supreme court judge says protest motivated by belief that ‘the horror and urgency of the situation in Gaza demands an urgent and extraordinary response’