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flag Victoria, Australia, enacts protest laws banning masks and chains at demonstrations under suspicion, restricting protests near places of worship, amid concerns over civil liberties and community backlash.

flag Victoria, Australia, has introduced new protest laws targeting extreme behaviors, banning face masks at demonstrations under reasonable suspicion, restricting attachment devices like chains, and limiting protests near places of worship—without a blanket ban on religious gatherings. flag The changes follow clashes at events like the 2024 Land Forces expo and aim to balance public safety with civil liberties. flag While the government consulted diverse communities, Jewish groups remain disappointed, and human rights advocates warn the measures may infringe on political expression and disproportionately affect marginalized groups. flag Legal challenges and political debate are expected.

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