Huge update in Harbour Bridge protest
The Palestinian Action Group announced plans for a march over the bridge in posts on social media last weekend, but the NSW Premier Chris Minns said the city could 'descend into chaos' if it was allowed to go ahead. Josh Lees appeared in court arguing the protest should be protected. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper Credit: News Corp Australia
NSW Police have been seeking a prohibition order which would not prevent the protest, but could mean those who marched were not protected from prosecution.
Thousands could attend the 'March for Humanity' across the bridge, the court heard this week, with police concerned about access issues on the major road and the potential for crowd crush.
Justice Belinda Rigg ruled on Saturday the march could be protected, and said the reasons for her ruling would be published later on Saturday.
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