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One of the central issues sparked by the protests is whether Victoria should implement a permit system similar to that in New South Wales, which requires organizers to obtain formal approval before staging demonstrations. Currently, Victoria lacks such a framework, leading to concerns about uncontrolled protests disrupting daily life and critical infrastructure.
Victoria Police and the Victorian Government have expressed resistance to establishing a permit system. Police officials have stated that they would not support such a model, citing concerns over restricting legitimate free speech and assembly.