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Police Propose Relocation for Major Pro-Palestine Protest

2/9/2026

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Police are seeking to relocate a pro-Palestine protest from Town Hall to Hyde Park for safety.
The Palestine Action Group plans a stationary demonstration at Town Hall on Monday, expecting 5,000 attendees.
New South Wales Police Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna said Hyde Park is safer for large gatherings.
The government has declared the event major, granting police extra powers to manage the area.
Protesters are challenging these restrictions in court.

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Police are seeking to relocate a pro-Palestine protest from Town Hall to Hyde Park for safety.
The Palestine Action Group plans a stationary demonstration at Town Hall on Monday, expecting 5,000 attendees.
New South Wales Police Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna said Hyde Park is safer for large gatherings.
The government has declared the event major, granting police extra powers to manage the area.
Protesters are challenging these restrictions in court.