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NSW Police Lift Post‑Bondi Protest Restrictions for Sydney CBD and Eastern Suburbs

Commissioner Mal Lanyon let the declaration expire after Isaac Herzog left Australia, returning protest management to the Summary Offences Act.

Overview

  • Police said the public assembly declaration lapsed shortly before 10am Tuesday and would not be extended.
  • Lanyon urged a period of calm and voiced support for officers, saying last week’s clashes had very little bearing on his decision.
  • The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is investigating police conduct at the Herzog protest after receiving numerous complaints and videos.
  • The fast‑tracked post‑Bondi law allows two‑week restriction designations with extensions up to 90 days and removes some legal protections without an outright ban.
  • Protest groups can again apply to march through the city as usual, with decisions subject to court challenge, and organisers have flagged another rally on Sunday at Hyde Park.