Two Freedom Protests - Auckland
It is a day of action for lobby groups in Auckland, with two
demonstrations planned within hours of each other.
There is a march at midday against the police use of anti-terror laws in
the Bay of Plenty. Spokesman John Minto says he wants the anti-terror
laws repealed and the end of police actions criminalising political
activity. The march comes two days before the 17 people arrested in
October's anti-terror raids are due to reappear in court.
At 2pm, there will be a protest against the Electoral Finance Bill in
central Auckland. Organiser John Boscawen is expecting well in excess of
2,000 people to march from the Town Hall to Britomart.
The Electoral Finance Bill has just passed its second reading in
Parliament. It would place restrictions on political speech and comment
that would apply for a full election year. Mr Boscawen says no other
democracy in the world has such severe restrictions on free speech.
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