Content overview: “WA Police Ban Activists From Perth Weapons Expo Zone, Legal Challenge Looms”. Western Australia police have banned at least 12 activists from entering a designated security area around the Land Forces weapons expo in Perth, set for 6 October, using new powers granted by the state government last month. The exclusion zone surrounds the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the new WA laws, anyone who defies an exclusion order could face a maximum fine of $36,000 and up to three years in prison.
Activists and Greens MP have threatened legal action against the ban, arguing it infringes on civil liberties and the right to peaceful protest. The move comes amid heightened tensions over the arms expo, which has drawn opposition from anti-war groups. The legal challenge could test the scope of police powers and set a precedent for how authorities manage protests near sensitive events. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.