At Monday's meeting City of Sydney councillors came together with unanimous support for a Motion protecting the right to peaceful non-violent protest in NSW.

NSW Council for Civil Liberties applauds this demonstration of support for the fundatmental rights of the community to come together, peacefully, to express their view

Council acknowledged that the right to protest is fundamental in a democratic society and condemned harsh police practices with respect to protesters. Council commited to support and facilitate the right of the community, including climate activists, to peacefully protests in the City.

Read the full decision here.