the police minister, Yasmin Catley, who under the legislation must approve the decision to extend the declaration.
Catley said on Friday the government “unequivocally supports the commissioner’s decision”.
“Decisions of this nature are rightly made by the NSW police force, based on intelligence, risk assessment and their on-the-ground understanding of community safety.”
To a person with a hammer, everything looks like a nail. These people in power need to be careful.
The potential for violence within a protest, caused by protestors, counterprotestors, or police, isn’t the only way social cohesion can be ripped apart.
based on intelligence, risk assessment and their on-the-ground understanding of community safety.
The same intelligence, risk assessment and on-the-ground understanding that let the shooting happen in the first place? OK
The same ones that at the similar time the shooter was initially flagged… the counter terrorism team was following up friendly jordies et al.
Oof. Rough, but fair.
I know it expires after 3 months, but can anyone explain why the Police would ever choose NOT to keep extending for another 2 weeks?
I’m goona go with, high court challenge would likely be successful if you can demonstrate the law in practice is a defacto ban.
Awesome last para. I’m going to quote you far and wide.
