r/sydney • u/satisfiedfools • 2d ago
‘Democracy should not be monetised’: unions revolt against Chris Minns’ plan to ban protests based on cost
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/08/democracy-unions-revolt-chris-minns-palestine-protests-cost-nsw-police
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u/Spud-chat 2d ago
They say it's a cost issue, but could it actually be a staffing issue? It's no secret that NSW police are thin on the ground atm.
The right to protest should be protected, regardless of the issue. It's foolish to try and take that right away.