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Minns invokes special powers for NSW police to restrict protests during Israeli president’s visit

globalFebruary 7, 2026
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Minns invokes special powers for NSW police to restrict protests during Israeli president’s visit
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Thirteen state and federal NSW MPs appeal to police to allow planned march protesting against the visit

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The NSW government has invoked special powers ahead of the Israeli president’s visit next week with the premier, Chris Minns, warning would-be protesters that police will not allow “conflict on Sydney streets”.

But 13 state and federal NSW MPs have written to the police commissioner, Mal Lanyon, appealing for him to work with protest organisers to facilitate a planned assembly and march from Town Hall to state parliament.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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