Thousands of Australians are expected to march on Monday in nationwide protests against a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The invitation from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese followed the Bondi terror attack, reigniting debate over protest rights across the country.
Australia has no explicit right to protest at the federal level, leaving states to legislate their own protections. Some states have become stricter, notably New South Wales, where a new law has curtailed the ability of protesters to march in certain areas.
The New South Wales law is now facing a constitutional challenge. The visit by President Herzog has highlighted the tension between the right to protest and the government's desire to maintain public order during high-profile diplomatic events.
