Entire NSW Labor left calls for controversial anti-protest laws to be scrapped ahead of party conference

Published July 3, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Fifty-six state branches want the laws reviewed, while gambling, Aukus and Palestine are also on the agenda

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Fifty-six Labor branches have passed motions to the New South Wales state conference calling for controversial anti-protest laws to be repealed or reviewed, with the entire left faction backing a motion for two of the laws to be repealed.

Details

Gambling reform, Aukus and Palestine were also among the top issues in motions submitted by branches to the conference, the last before the March election and which is key in informing policy.

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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