Sydney Opera House pro-Palestine march has ‘disaster written all over it’, senior NSW police officer tells court

Case between police and representatives from the Palestine Action Group and Jews Against Occupation remains before the NSW court of appeal

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One of New South Wales’ most senior police officers has told a court that a proposed pro-Palestine march to the Sydney Opera House has “disaster written all over it” due to “significant” safety concerns.

Representatives from the Palestine Action Group and Jews Against Occupation remain before the court of appeal in their fight against the New South Wales police over the proposed march from Hyde park to the Sydney landmark this Sunday.