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What law regarding protests did the Andrews Government enforce?

Introduction of exclusion zones for protests outside abortion clinics
Ban on protests for environmental causes
Restrictions on protests during the pandemic
Requirement of police permission for protests

Answer

The Andrews Government of Victoria, Australia, introduced exclusion zones for protests outside abortion clinics in 2019. The zones, which prohibit protests within 150 metres of an abortion clinic, were introduced in response to complaints from women about being harassed and intimidated by anti-abortion protesters.