- defamation laws - to make sure you are not liable for defaming someone during your campaign or protest
- safety laws - to make sure that everyone involved is safe and understands the laws that apply, and
- council or city regulations about large public gatherings or activities that may disrupt traffic or public transport
- criminal law – to make sure you or the other people taking part in the protest are not inadvertently guilty of a criminal offence
More information
Also see our webpage on holding events, which covers legal issues to consider when holding an event for each state and territory, including checklists.
