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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
Can Australians peacefully protest against government actions?
- No, protesting is illegal in Australia
- Yes, freedom of peaceful protest is an important democratic right in Australia
- Only with a permit from local government
Why this is the correct answer
Peaceful assembly and protest are recognised democratic rights in Australia, allowing people to demonstrate against policies they disagree with. This right has limits: protests must be peaceful, and participants must still comply with laws about public safety.