“Absolutely, to maintain public order”
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Australia's protest laws have become increasingly contentious, particularly in New South Wales where recent legislation has aimed to restrict certain demonstrations. The debate centers on balancing public order and security concerns against fundamental rights to free speech and assembly, with courts recently striking down several provisions as potentially unconstitutional. This tension reflects broader global questions about how democracies regulate dissent in an era of polarized activism.