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Queensland Police Service officer in South Bank

"I think people use rights they see on television, which are often American rights, so unfortunately they don't know their rights in the context in Australia,"
he said.

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  • They have a search warrant
  • A law, especially allowing them to conduct the search, is provided

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Protesters and police line Alice Street in Brisbane CBD

"A lawful protest is a protest that occurs lawfully under an act and where that assembly occurs it is endorsed, and the police should be present to protect the people engaging in the protest."

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