Homeaustralia newsProtester detained in Sydney for wearing ‘globalise the intifada’ jacket says she should never have been arrested

Protester detained in Sydney for wearing ‘globalise the intifada’ jacket says she should never have been arrested

australia newsJanuary 6, 2026
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Protester detained in Sydney for wearing ‘globalise the intifada’ jacket says she should never have been arrested
Woman, 53, claims police told her slogan was unlawful despite being unable to point to legislation banning its use

Woman, 53, claims police told her slogan was unlawful despite being unable to point to legislation banning its use

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A protester detained in Sydney’s CBD while wearing a jacket that said “globalise the intifada” says she should “never have been arrested” and claims police told her the slogan was unlawful, despite them being unable to point to legislation banning its use.

The 53-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday during a protest against the US military intervention in Venezuela for wearing a shirt “displaying offensive messaging”, police alleged.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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