"The law as it stands today, because the Parliament has not finalised the process, the law has it has always been for many decades, is actually remaing the same," he says. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas tells ABC News Breakfast that people who protest lawfully, are sleeping rough or peacefully picketing won't face such fines. MPs spent all night debating the laws, which would mean anyone charged with obstructing a public place may be slapped with a fine of up to $50,000, or face up to three months in jail. After a debate spanning 15 hours, South Australia's Upper House has just passed laws to significantly increase penalties for people who engage in seriously disruptive protests.
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