Balancing Rights and Safety: The Harbour Bridge Protest

This chapter explores the tensions experienced during a proposed pro-Palestinian protest on Sydney's Harbour Bridge, highlighting safety concerns from authorities against the backdrop of citizens' rights to peaceful assembly. It outlines legal rulings that permitted the protest, emphasizing the significance of democratic expression amidst the logistical challenges of hosting large gatherings. The remarkable turnout and the balancing act between public safety and civic expression underscore the chapter's central theme of rights in action.