Victorian council did not impede democracy by closing public gallery over disruptions, court rules

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A Victorian council’s decision to hold meetings online did not prevent residents from participating in the democratic process, a supreme court judge has found.

In April, Yarra Ranges council announced it would close its public gallery for council meetings, citing verbal abuse and intimidation from some of those attending, including members of the conspiracist group My Place.

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