Labelling Anti-Lockdown Protestors ‘Anarchists’ Is Wrong: Law Professor

Labelling Anti-Lockdown Protestors ‘Anarchists’ Is Wrong: Law Professor
A protester is arrested by police at Sydney Town Hall during the ‘World Wide Rally For Freedom’ anti-lockdown rally at Hyde Park in Sydney, Saturday, July 24, 2021. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Daniel Y. Teng
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One law professor says describing protestors as “anarchists” is incorrect, and instead, the thousands-strong rallies on the weekend was a “reminder” to political leaders that they were accountable to the public, not just health officials.

On July 24, thousands of people took the streets of Sydney and Melbourne as part of the “World Wide Rally for Freedom” event, many of whom were protesting against government restrictions and lockdowns in response to COVID-19.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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