Thou shalt not annoy on Youth Day

[laura_seabrook]

From the Sydney Morning Herald article:

The laws, which operate until the end of July, have the potential to make a crime of wearing a T-shirt with a message on it, undertaking a Chaser-style stunt, handing out condoms at protests, riding a skateboard or even playing music, critics say.

Police and volunteers from the State Emergency Service and Rural Fire Service will be able to direct people to cease engaging in conduct that "causes annoyance or inconvenience to participants in a World Youth Day event".

People who fail to comply will be subject to a $5500 fine.

Er, how did these laws get passed here in New South Wales!? There'll be a change of government next State elections - just you see!