Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 26 January to 1 February 2026

In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles:

Show of Sovereign Strength on Gadigal for Invasion Day 2026

This year’s demonstration may have been the biggest ever, despite the ongoing threat of a protest ban.

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The Public Safety Order Regime in New South Wales

Police imposed public safety orders on a dozen neo-Nazis entering the CBD on the 26 January 2026 due to concerns they would incite violence.

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NSW Government Plans to Further Curtail the Right to Protest

Premier Minns says his government is looking to pass more laws which further restrict the ability to protest.

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The Offence of Publicly Inciting Hatred on Grounds of Race in New South Wales

A man has been charged with inciting racial hatred after allegedly unleashing an antisemitic tirade at a Sydney rally.

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Calls for the AFP to Investigate the Israeli President for Inciting Genocide Ahead of Visit

It seems our PM has no issue with Israeli president Herzog having publicly incited genocide against the people of Palestine

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Attempted Terrorism Attack at Boorloo-Perth First Nations Rally Deplorably Downplayed

The police and media response to a white man throwing a homemade bomb into the 2,500 strong crowd was dismissive, until the public outcry.

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Seriously? Theo Has Been Arrested, Charged and Remanded Over a Satirical Tweet

Police have charged a man over a post made in jest, after previously dismissing his concerns when a homemade bomb was placed in his ute.

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Morrison Proposes Licensing Framework for Muslim Preachers in Australia

The former PM told an antisemitism forum that Muslim preachers should be subjected to training, conduct and registration requirements, as well as disciplinary oversight.

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