NSW Labor Branches Demand Repeal of Anti-Protest Laws

Fifty-six branches of the New South Wales Labor party have submitted motions to the upcoming state conference demanding the repeal or review of controversial anti-protest laws. The entire left faction of the party is backing a motion specifically calling for the repeal of two of these laws. This conference is the last before the March state election and is significant for shaping the party's policy direction.

Beyond the anti-protest legislation, other key issues highlighted in the submitted motions include gambling reform, the Aukus security pact, and the ongoing situation in Palestine. These topics reflect a range of concerns within the party's grassroots membership and are expected to be points of discussion and potential policy development.

The push to address these laws comes as the state government faces scrutiny over its approach to public assembly and dissent. The motions passed by the branches indicate a significant internal desire within the Labor party to re-evaluate and potentially dismantle aspects of the current protest legislation.