No official statement released from the government as yet, but Greens spokesperson for Democracy Kobi Shetty has responded | #nswpolx.com/KobiShettyGr...

SMH is reporting that the Premier's announcement 'caught members of the government off guard' | #nswpolwww.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...

Islamic leaders accuse premier of threatening social cohesion over protest ban

Chris Minns has faced a backlash over his proposal to give police more power to block repeated protest marches.