Right to protest

The legal right to protest is fundamental to our democracy. Only after tireless, sustained protest did Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people win the right to vote, did LGBT+ people achieve marriage equality, and did unions secure the eight hour work day.

Right now, during COVID-19 health restrictions, the right to protest is vital for minority groups and supporters who continue to rally against state violence and injustice. Our right to protest must not be suspended by health order.

The Right to Protest Action Group aims to provide support to protest organisers and protestors who wish to exercise their right to protest. 

Register as a legal practitioner willing to assist on the right to protest

*NSWCCL supports the right to peacefully protest in observance of current NSW Health Public Health orders and restrictions, details of which can be found HERE. 

Helpful resources

PREPARING TO STAGE OR ATTEND A RALLY/PROTEST MARCH/DEMONSTRATION:

Make sure the organisers have obtained the correct permit to stage the demonstration, and if not, why?

ON THE DAY:

LEGAL ADVICE/REPRESENTATION:

If you need a lawyer you can contact the following:

Research the Law in NSW - two free resources from the State Library of NSW providing plain english guidance to the law in NSW. 

* If you are in immediate danger, dial 000 (within Australia).

 

 

NSWCCL acknowledges that the land on which we operate and function is the traditional land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.

We pay our respects to the Elders, both past and present and acknowledge the Youth, the future leaders, in whose hands we hold our hope for a reconciled future.

Always was, always will be.

 

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