Daily London
Since the Public Assembly Restriction Declaration (PARD), there have been 29 static protests in NSW.
Today, Lanyon announced an extension of the restriction that slightly differs from the original, which initially covered the North West Metropolitan, South West Metropolitan and Central Metropolitan policing areas.
“I have decided to extend the Public Restrictions Declaration,” he said.
The park is the traditional starting point for the Invasion Day rally.
“The protest planned by the First Nations community on Australia Day will be managed down College Street and out of the southern city,” Lanyon said.
An anti-immigration march planned for the same day is also outside the exclusion zone.
It will begin at Prince Alfred Park and move towards Moore Park.
“It’s about getting the balance right between safety for the community and the right to protest.”
Form 1 applications for public assemblies will only be accepted for certain places.
For assemblies authorised before the declaration, their authorisation will now be deemed to be revoked.
Individuals who participate in a public assembly during this time at the restricted locations will not be protected by the Summary Offences Act regarding the obstruction of traffic and pedestrians.
People who might cause or be likely to cause fear in another person may also be issued move-on directions.
Police will also have the authority to require people to remove face coverings for identification purposes or if they suspect the person is committing an offence.
The extension will remain in place for the next two weeks unless it is amended or revoked.
