Council's $20 Million Insurance Demand Threatens Protest Rights
https://brive.bloggersminds.com/m/11530
A regional council in New South Wales recently told a protest organiser that a $20 million public liability insurance policy was required to hold a rally in a public park. The request has ignited a national conversation about whether such financial barriers are compatible with democratic freedoms.
The findings were released in a joint report by the Australian Democracy Network and Deakin University’s Centre for Law as Protection. Researchers examined a series of incidents where local authorities asked protest planners to secure high‑value insurance before granting permission to use council land. The report argues that the practice places an undue burden on community groups, especially those with limited resources.
Read more: https://bloggersminds.com/post/council-s-20-million-insurance-demand-threatens-protest-rights-8328
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