About 500 people have gathered in the Adelaide CBD to rally against proposed new anti-protest laws.
Key points:
- The government wants to increase the penalties for protesters who obstruct public places
- Protesters are rallying against the changes in the city
- 78 community groups have signed a letter calling on the government to withdraw the bill
In response to Extinction Rebellion protests last week, the state government proposed changes to laws that would strengthen penalties for obstructing public places.
A climate change protester was charged with obstructing a public place after…