Martin on the attack over new police powers
Sarah Price; 13/7/08
Ray Martin, chosen by the Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal George Pell, to front the official World Youth Day television coverage, has criticised the special powers given to police to restrict public protests and says he does not believe they were sought by the organisers of the event. “This isn’t like APEC,” he said. “I think the police, the Government has been heavy-handed about this. I don’t think it’s necessary. “I think there will be protests and the powers will mean more. “I’m very wary about giving police any powers they don’t need.”
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