Sky News Political Editor aclennell says NSW Police 'have the view there wasn't much social distancing' being observed at the Sydney Black Lives Matter protest over the weekend.
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says NSW Police has "the view there wasn't much social distancing" being observed at the Sydney Black Lives Matter protest over the weekend. On Tuesday NSW Police Minister David Elliott said the state would continue to ban protests while the coronavirus pandemic is still present, despite pressure being put on premiers to ease lockdown restrictions.
"If there are no further protests maybe it doesn't become an issue because we will see restrictions come off," Mr Clennell told Sky News host Peta Credlin. "But if there are further protests they're going to need to take some action in regards to what they see as what's happening is unsustainable while the public health orders occur".
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