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UPDATED: The Malinauskas Government has defended itself against fierce union and crossbench criticism after its law introducing hugely increased penalties for obstructive protest passed the Upper House, calling it a "victory for common sense" as a national human rights group flags a possible High Court challenge.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered below South Australian parliament's upper house this morning to voice opposition to changes to the state's protest laws.
Members of more than 15 unions as well as Upper House MPs have attended a second rally opposing the Malinauskas Government’s tough anti-protest Bill, with a former Labor minister saying the party has “no excuse” for rushing through the legislation.
Amnesty International says it will rally with others at state parliament on Friday to challenge what concerned Upper House MPs have called "rushed populist legislation" which hugely increases fines and threatens jail for public obstruction in a bid to deter Extinction Rebellion protests.
About 200 people rallied outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday evening in support of two young activists now on the 42nd day of a hunger strike to press for freedom for political prisoners.