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Relevant laws to consider
Before your organisation starts a campaign or protest, take some time to understand the laws that might apply to your activities.
The relevant laws to consider include:
- defamation laws - to make sure you are not liable for defaming someone during your campaign or protest
- safety laws - to make sure that everyone involved is safe and understands the laws that apply, and
- council or city regulations about large public gatherings or activities that may disrupt traffic or public transport
Organising a campaign or protest
Select the state or territory where your organisation is based to read the relevant information on organising protests and demonstrations:
The content on this webpage was last updated in November 2023 and is not legal advice. See full disclaimer and copyright notice.