People sleeping rough at Sydney’s Central station now also face having their belongings confiscated and thrown out.
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Kira Levin, a solicitor at the Justice and Equity Centre, says police can only move people on in public areas in accordance with the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act, which covers instances where people are obstructing persons or traffic.
She says authorised officers can also remove property if it’s unattended, but there’s also a specific protocol for homeless people in public spaces – which requires that notice be given.
