Police are reminding the community that unauthorised public assemblies are currently restricted following a declaration made by the NSW Police Commissioner.
On Wednesday (24 December 2025), Commissioner Mal Lanyon made a Public Assembly Restriction Declaration (a declaration) under new laws following the Bondi terror attack.
The declaration restricts public assemblies across the entire Sydney metropolitan region for 14 days.
Gatherings are permitted but police may issue move on directions for people causing obstructions or behaving in an intimidatory or harassing manner, or people who might cause or be likely to cause fear in another person.
Police will also have authority to require removal of any face coverings worn by people suspected of committing offences for identification purposes.
Police are aware of social media posts regarding an alleged violent call to action at a beach in Sydney's south tomorrow (Saturday 27 December 2025).
Operation Shelter Commander, Acting Assistant Commissioner Brendan Gorman, is reminding the public that there is no place for hatred or violence in our community.
"The NSW Police Force has zero tolerance for any behaviour that threatens social cohesion in our state," Acting Assistant Commissioner Gorman said.
"Everyone in NSW deserves to be safe and feel safe.
"Now is not the time for any behaviour that will cause division in our community.
"Police officers are out in force to ensure the safety of the community and will be ready to respond to anyone who incites violence or hatred, commits violent offences, or participates in anti-social behaviour, harassment or intimidation.
"Action will be taken against anyone who engages in criminal activity that is motivated by hate."
We encourage anyone who is the victim of a hate crime or witnesses a hate crime to report the matter to police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. In an emergency, dial Triple Zero.
