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NSW government kills debate on protesters paying for police presence after exceeding cap

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-05/nsw-government-shuts-down-bill-protest-pay-cap-bridge-march/105615502

In short:

The government has effectively killed a bill to introduce legislation that would charge protest groups for police fees if they held more than three demonstrations a year.

The bill was reintroduced following the weekend's pro-Palestinian march over Sydney Harbour Bridge, which drew crowds of over 100,000 people.

Two Labor MPs told the ABC there was also "heated" debate about a motion on Gaza during caucus on Tuesday.

galoisghost - 4mon

the premier was criticised over a perception in the community he had picked sides in the conflict.

“Perception” like people have a perception that the sky is blue

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MisterFrog - 4mon

Pay to protest would have been farcical.

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joelfromaus - 4mon

Your opinion only matters if you have wealth!! /s

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MisterFrog - 4mon

Want to exercise your democratic rights? Please pay at the next window

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joelfromaus - 4mon

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Zagorath - 4mon

Well at least we know our politicians won't be getting up to any naughty sexual activities anymore!

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joelfromaus - 4mon

If Mastercard could stop someone from jizzing on a coworker’s desk I bet they would! Luckily for the politicians that way inclined, they can keep glazing desktops… for now.

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