NSW anti-protest rule unconstitutional, judge says
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Constitutional law 2025-10-16 11:58 pm By Sam Matthews | Melbourne
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A judge has struck down controversial new anti-protest laws in New South Wales which gave police powers to shut down protests “in or near a place of worship”, finding they were contrary to the freedom of political communication.

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