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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 18 MIN

What’s going on with Australia’s protest laws?

from The Daily Aus · host The Daily Aus

Australia’s protest laws are being tested in multiple states. Over the weekend, dozens were arrested in Brisbane, after demonstrations opposing Qld’s new hate speech. Just days earlier, a NSW court struck down protest restrictions introduced after the Bondi terror attack. Today we’ll unpack what's going on in each state, where protests laws are at federally, and what it all means for your right to protest. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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