Summary
- NSW Premier Chris Minns has been referred to the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission over allegations of pressuring police to suppress “lawful public assemblies” that oppose his views.
- Greens MLC Sue Higginson claims Minns has “too much influence” over police decisions, particularly regarding protests, and cites his recent interview as evidence of this undue influence.
- Concerns have escalated following police violence against protesters at the 9 February 2026 anti-Herzog rally, with Higginson urging an investigation into the premier's actions.
- The implications of this referral could challenge the balance of power between state leadership and law enforcement in protecting democratic rights.
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