NSW police commissioner made last-minute bid to hold closed-door hearings into Sydney anti-Herzog protest

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1. Thu, 8 October 2026

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   • The Guardian World05:30first to report
     NSW police commissioner made last-minute bid to hold closed-door hearings into Sydney anti-Herzog protest

     Police watchdog says Mal Lanyon’s timing in raising the issue was ‘regrettable’ and led to delays Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales police commissioner made a last-minute bid to hold hearings into Sydney’s anti-Herzog protest behind closed doors, delaying the inquiry, the police watchdog has revealed. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) has said that its inquiry into the February protest at Sydney’s town hall, launched after widespread...

2. Sun, 18 October 2026

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   • ABC News (Australia)20:22edited after publishing
     Police watchdog reveals register of 400 complaints from Sydney protest

     previouslyHearings NSW Police wanted secret begin today. This is what to expect

     The Town Hall protest against Israel President Isaac Herzog's visit to Sydney generated hundreds of complaints about police misconduct. Now the watchdog will examine the actions of officers.

3. Mon, 19 October 2026

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   • The Guardian World01:39
     ‘Limited evidence’ of protester violence at Sydney demonstration against Israeli president Isaac Herzog visit

     Amid police brutality allegations, inquiry hears protesters against visit of Israeli president were ‘largely peaceful’ Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast An inquiry into a Sydney rally against the Israeli president’s visit has so far found protesters were “largely peaceful” and there is “limited evidence of physical violence on the part of the protesters”. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) kicked off its inquiry into the February protest at Sydney’s town...

   • ABC News (Australia)21:33
     Lawyer says video from Town Hall protest shows 'degrading' police treatment

     In the video clips, police can be seen grabbing protesters by the head or neck at a rally against the Israeli president in Sydney.