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NSW Police to Block Oct. 7 Pro-Palestinian Protests Due to Safety Concerns

This decision has been backed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns.
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NSW Police to Block Oct. 7 Pro-Palestinian Protests Due to Safety Concerns
Demonstrators hold flags and pictures of Hassan Nasrallah, late leader of the Lebanese group Hezbollah, at a protest rally in the central business district of Sydney, Australia on Sept. 29, 2024. Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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New South Wales (NSW) Police has applied to court to block pro-Palestinian protests that have been planned in Sydney to coincide with the anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel.

The decision has received backing from politicians at the highest levels, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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