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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.
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.
The changes follow clashes at events like the 2024 Land Forces expo and aim to balance public safety with civil liberties.
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.
Legal challenges and political debate are expected.
Victoria, Australia, promulga leyes de protesta que prohíben máscaras y cadenas en manifestaciones bajo sospecha, restringiendo las protestas cerca de lugares de culto, en medio de preocupaciones sobre las libertades civiles y la reacción de la comunidad.