Court Services Victoria security staff directed three people to remove the scarves, which are often worn by Palestine supporters
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Security staff at Melbourne’s busiest court have told people they must remove their keffiyehs before entering.
Court Services Victoria said that staff had discretion to order the removal of the garments, which are often worn by people expressing support for Palestine, under a law which allowed them to “ensure, maintain, or restore the security, good order and management of court premises”.
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