<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Restrictions on protests implemented in the wake of the Bondi terror attack will be lifted, the NSW police commissioner has announced.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Mal Lanyon said the public assembly restrictions, which were introduced in an attempt to quell any social division and tensions in the community following the shooting, were allowed to lapse this morning.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Whilst the public assembly restriction declaration has been lifted today, I want the community to consider and respect others," he said.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/man-shot-at-greenacre-in-serious-condition/173b8be1-7955-4fd9-969a-0cc2618222e6"><strong><span>Former NRL player Matt Utai shot several times in drive-by attack</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This is still the time for a calm. It is two months out from the worst terror incident we have had in New South Wales.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We want to work closely with those organisers to exercise free speech and assemble in public. We will continue to do that.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We want to ensure public safety sits alongside public assembly and we will work closely with organisers to make sure that happens."</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-protest-restrictions-lifted-police-commissioner-mal-lanyon/00066c69-c03f-491b-b012-d0657ae75939" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>WORLD:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/australian-citizens-with-alleged-is-ties-depart-syrias-roj-camp-for-repatriation/c0a6d761-598e-4a1a-8cbd-9cb6891cd6e0" target="_blank"><strong><span>Australians with alleged IS ties turned back after leaving Syrian camp</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The easing of restrictions comes just a week after a protest against the state visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog was marred by chaotic, violent scenes outside Sydney Town Hall.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Today's announcement means public assemblies are no longer restricted in any area of Sydney or the eastern suburbs.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The police watchdog is investigating the actions of officers during that event, after footage emerged of police appearing to punch some protesters and breaking up a group of worshippers mid-prayer.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Both Lanyon and NSW Premier Chris Minns have defended the actions of police during the protest.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>More to come.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><strong><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div>