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flag NSW Court of Appeal blocks pro-Palestinian rally at Sydney Opera House due to crowd safety risks.

flag The NSW Court of Appeal upheld police objections to a pro-Palestinian rally ending at the Sydney Opera House forecourt, citing crowd-crush risks due to the site’s limited space, peninsula layout, and potential for high-density crowds. flag While organizers sought the symbolic location for its visibility, projected attendance of 40,000 could exceed safe density levels, especially with security bottlenecks. flag The decision reflects concerns over unpredictable turnout and dangerous configurations, drawing on past tragedies and safety standards, though debate continues over balancing public safety with free assembly.

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