Documents report a court decision invalidating NSW legislation because its purpose was to stop protest and was "incompatible with Aus system of democracy" (link: www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/19d...). Discussion references the implied freedom test and a niche constitutional law point about courts striking down laws for purpose; one reply reads "Excellent news."
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www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04... Im glad to see the Courts on the side of an individual's right to attend a protest.
NSW’s highest court strikes down anti-protest law introduced in wake of Bondi beach terror attack www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Shows the Minns govt's incompetence & shoddy practices? I assumed the drafting of any new legislation (state/fed) would be rigorously tested throughout development. Or is this a case of what Minns wants, Minns gets from ministers & dept heads? See PMC's process #6: www.pmc.gov.au/resources/gu...
Shows the Minns govt's incompetence & shoddy practices? I assumed the drafting of any new legislation (state/fed) would be rigorously tested throughout development. Or is this a case of what Minns wants, Minns gets from ministers & dept heads? See PMC's process: www.pmc.gov.au/resources/gu...
"Bondi beach terror attack Court finds law – which effectively meant protesters could not march without risk of arrest – is unconstitutional" Woo-hoo!! 🎆 🎇 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
In a major loss for the Minns government, the law will be struck down after the court found the law does impermissibly burden the implied constitutional right to freedom of communication on government and political matters #AusPol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I have a theory (possibly just a hunch) that Australian courts are more willing to declare anti-protest laws unconstitutional because they look at them through the prism of freedom of expression rather than freedom of assembly, which at least under the ECHR is often interpreted narrowly.
"This is a remarkable judgment - but also to be expected when the legislature is pushing the courts in remarkable ways. The Court struck the legislation down because the purpose of the law was to stop protest, which is incompatible with Aus system of democracy www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/19d..."
Why don't they have to prove that the law they propose to institute is "legal" in the first instance, rather than it be implemented and the subject to costly and timely challenge while people are arrested, prosecuted and harassed?
"This is a remarkable judgment - but also to be expected when the legislature is pushing the courts in remarkable ways. The Court struck the legislation down because the purpose of the law was to stop protest, which is incompatible with Aus system of democracy www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/19d..."
It is interesting than an implied freedom of political communication, held by a Federal Court to exist without support from the express words used in the Cwth constitution, strikes down a State statute passed with the stated intent of increasing public safety. I agree with the decision BTW - but WOW
I assume Minns and Co knew this would be the exact result, but wanted to pass the law anyway for the pro-Israelis in New South Wales and keep them donating. Now he can whine about activist judges www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW’s highest court strikes down anti-protest law introduced in wake of Bondi beach terror attack www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"This is a remarkable judgment - but also to be expected when the legislature is pushing the courts in remarkable ways. The Court struck the legislation down because the purpose of the law was to stop protest, which is incompatible with Aus system of democracy www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/19d..."
Excellent news
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"This is a remarkable judgment - but also to be expected when the legislature is pushing the courts in remarkable ways. The Court struck the legislation down because the purpose of the law was to stop protest, which is incompatible with Aus system of democracy www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/19d..."
In particular, the Court has said that promoting “social cohesion”, in the sense of avoiding divisive or upsetting discourse, is not a legitimate objective that is compatible with the Australian democratic system. A strong statement.
"This is a remarkable judgment - but also to be expected when the legislature is pushing the courts in remarkable ways. The Court struck the legislation down because the purpose of the law was to stop protest, which is incompatible with Aus system of democracy www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/19d..."
Why is this remarkable? A niche constitutional law point: Courts can be reluctant to strike down laws because the “purpose” of legislation is incompatible with the Constitution (applying the implied freedom test). They have here.
This is a remarkable judgment - but also to be expected when the legislature is pushing the courts in remarkable ways. The Court struck the legislation down because the purpose of the law was to stop protest, which is incompatible with Aus system of democracy www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/19d...
. Sydney judge overturns bail conditions limiting anti-Herzog protester from entering CBD Not ‘reasonable’ to impose that Siena Hopper, 25, with no criminal history, should be excluded from City of Sydney except for work or to attend court . www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
As a cook who lives for cross‑cultural flavors 🌍🍳, this ruling stands out: an Australian court cleared extradition of a former US Marine pilot over alleged training of Chinese aviators (via @ABCNews). How do we protect open exchange while respecting legal boundaries? https://cstu.io/9cc3ce
#NSW protest laws brought in after Bondi attack deemed 'unconstitutional' by top court The Court of Appeal accepted arguments by #protest groups that the expanded police powers were unconstitutional, in a judgment handed down on Thursday afternoon www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...
"Laws to restrict protests in New South Wales following the Bondi terrorist attack have been struck down by the state's top court." Suck it up, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social. 🖕🏻 #auspol #nswpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...
Breaking: Controversial laws to restrict protests in NSW struck down by top court: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/chief-justice-findings-on-nsw-protest-law-reform/106570860
"The Federal Court has today ruled that Australian citizen Dan Duggan will be extradited to the United States, where he faces up to 65 years in prison for conduct that wasn’t even an offence under Australian law. It's deeply distressing news for so many."
While Albanese/Marles/Wong kiss Trumps feet there will not be justice in this country.
Bwahahaha NSW @australianlabor.bsky.social attempt to turn Australia into a Police State so Israel's pet dog, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social could have cops kill Aussies for opposing genocide has been thrown out. We will never forgive Labor. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Tesoro de EE.UU. respalda y elogia la reincorporación de Venezuela al FMI Enlace: https://noticiasvenevision.com/noticias/internacional/el-tesoro-de-eeuu-respalda-y-elogia-la-reincorporacion-de-venezuela-al-fmi #Noticias #Venezuela #internacionales
"The Federal Court has today ruled that Australian citizen Dan Duggan will be extradited to the United States, where he faces up to 65 years in prison for conduct that wasn’t even an offence under Australian law. It's deeply distressing news for so many."
A good example where Australian sovereignty should be fiercely protected. Instead, we just continue to lick the boots of the unreliable, undemocratic, disrespectful "strongest ally", who will never come and defend us. Anyone ever read the ANZUS treaty?
Former US Marines pilot Dan Duggan loses bid to avoid extradition from Australia https://www.newsbeep.com/au/609914/ Former United States Marine Corp pilot Daniel Duggan has had his bid to avoid extradition from Australia dismissed. …
#NSW #Labor govt creates swat team of 250 cops to fight hate crimes. Other than the Bondi Massacre there've been no other serious hate crimes. Yet 2 women are killed every week in Aust via 'domestic violence'. There is no 250-cop task force for that. Why not? is.gd/HMG6aB @janecaro.bsky.social
