In response to a rise in extremism at protests, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has proposed laws to ban face masks, balaclavas, glue, and chains, targeting flags of listed terrorist organizations and white nationalist groups, with a focus on safe access zones at places of worship to combat anti-Semitism. Police will have the power to search and dismantle protest tools, and wearing face coverings will be illegal to prevent โbad behaviorโ at mass gatherings. While protecting the right to peaceful protest, the crackdown aims to uphold Victoriaโs values of freedom from intimidation and violence, with Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton supporting the measures in light of recent events.
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Perth traffic: Crashes on Tonkin Highway in Redcliffe and Guildford Road in Mount Lawley cause peak-hour chaos
Multiple crashes in Perth have led to significant traffic disruptions during peak hours, notably a collision involving a truck and three cars on Tonkin Highway, which has reduced the road to a single lane and resulted in spilled fuel. Another accident on Guildford Road caused heavy congestion, temporarily closing the eastbound lane before reopening shortly after 4:30 PM. Want More Context? ๐
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