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Ep 15 – Fighting for the right to protest in 1970s Queensland

Ep 15 – Fighting for the right to protest in 1970s Queensland

Update: 2023-07-18
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In 1977, the premier of Queensland, Joh Bjelke-Petersen, abolished the right to hold street protests. “Don’t bother applying for a march permit,” he declared. “You won’t get one. That’s government policy now.” In response to this decision, activists swung into action, launching a massive campaign to win back the right to protest. Rally after rally...
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Ep 15 – Fighting for the right to protest in 1970s Queensland

Ep 15 – Fighting for the right to protest in 1970s Queensland

People's History of Australia