After Monday night\u2019s disgraceful scenes, and a week of open in-fighting, the Minns Labor Government has today voted to reject the NSW Liberals and Nationals plan to strengthen social cohesion and prevent professional protestors from wasting taxpayers\u2019 money and repeatedly clogging up Sydney\u2019s streets.
The Summary Offences and Other Legislation Amendment (Public Assemblies) Bill 2025 would have recalibrated the regulatory framework for public assemblies by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately for the people of NSW, Chris Minns is unwilling to confront escalating disruption and rising community tensions because of the gaping divisions in his own party.
\u201cOur Bill was a targeted, proportionate and carefully drafted reform to ensure the right to protest is balanced with the rights of the broader community,\u201d Mr Tudehope said.
\u201cInstead of backing stronger safeguards for public order and social cohesion, Chris Minns and Labor chose to vote against practical measures designed to protect everyday people.\u201d
\u201cWeek after week, we have seen professional protestors repeatedly shut down Sydney\u2019s streets which that harm CBD businesses, divide communities and stretch police resources.\u201d
\u201cToday was an opportunity for the Premier to put his money where his mouth is.\u201d
\u201cInstead of backing common-sense changes, the Premier caved in to the radical left flank in his own caucus and opposed our sensible reforms.\u201d
\u201cAll week we have seen Labor divided, with Labor MPs openly defying the Premier, criticising his laws and even attacks on the hardworking men and women of the NSW Police Force.\u201d
Labor\u2019s refusal to take action on repeated protestors means that families, businesses and frontline police officers are left to bear the consequences of unchecked disruption.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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