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Court Overturns Controversial Protest Law in New South Wales

4/17/2026

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On April 16, 2026, a New South Wales court overturned a protest-restriction law enacted after a Hanukkah festival mass shooting at Bondi Beach that killed 15 people.
The court ruled the law unconstitutional, infringing on the freedom of political communication.
Activists, including pro-Palestinian spokesperson Josh Lees, argued the measure aimed to suppress Gaza dissent.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns defended the law as necessary for community safety.

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On April 16, 2026, a New South Wales court overturned a protest-restriction law enacted after a Hanukkah festival mass shooting at Bondi Beach that killed 15 people.
The court ruled the law unconstitutional, infringing on the freedom of political communication.
Activists, including pro-Palestinian spokesperson Josh Lees, argued the measure aimed to suppress Gaza dissent.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns defended the law as necessary for community safety.