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Sydney Supreme Court to Rule on Harbour Bridge Pro-Palestine March

Police argue the protest lacks the planning required to manage traffic and ensure public safety

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: NSW Premier Chris Minns speaks during a Labor Party rally at Parramatta Town Hall on April 27, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled a major new health initiative, promising a $204.5 million investment to launch 1800medicare, a free, nationwide 24/7 health advice and afterhours GP telehealth service. The announcement, part of Labor's broader $8.5 billion commitment to strengthen Medicare and expand bulk billing, comes as the government seeks to improve access to urgent care, boost the number of medical professionals, and ensure that expert health advice is just a phone call away for Australians in every community. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • NSW Police filed a summons in the Supreme Court on July 30 seeking to declare the planned Sunday march across the Harbour Bridge unlawful on public safety grounds.
  • Organisers from the Palestine Action Group lodged a Form 1 permit application and have vowed to proceed with or reschedule the protest regardless of the court’s decision.
  • Premier Chris Minns has refused to grant permission for the bridge route, citing a lack of notice for police and emergency services to prepare.
  • Five NSW Labor MPs and over 55 civil liberties and human rights organisations have signed letters urging the government to facilitate a safe and orderly demonstration.
  • Police warn the protest could disrupt more than 40,000 vehicles and pose a crowd crush risk if tens of thousands attempt to march over the bridge.