Chris Minns is in the news as NSW Premier since 2023, amid security and political tensions following recent protests and attacks.
Protests in Sydney turned violent as police used pepper spray and made arrests during Israeli President Herzog's visit, which aimed to support victims of a December mass shooting. Police claim restraint, while protesters allege excessive force. The event coincided with Herzog's meetings with victims' families.
Police in Sydney forcibly disrupted Muslim prayer during protests opposing Israeli President Herzog's visit. Multiple incidents of force and arrests prompted investigations and calls for public apologies, amid community outrage and concerns over police conduct during the event on Monday night.
Protests in Sydney against Israeli President Herzog's visit turned violent, with police using pepper spray and force. Multiple arrests and injuries occurred, prompting investigations into police conduct amid legal challenges to protest restrictions. The events highlight tensions over police response and protest laws in NSW.
Indigenous leaders affirm that Welcome to Country is a longstanding cultural protocol, rejecting disruptions at Anzac Day services as disrespectful. Opposition leader Angus Taylor suggests overuse devalues the ceremonies, while Indigenous speakers and veterans condemn heckling, which has occurred in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, sparking widespread condemnation.