The upcoming rally scheduled for Sunday has been deemed illegal following an extension of the contentious protest ban by the NSW police commissioner.

As Mr. Dungay was being restrained by officers, he desperately shouted “I can’t breathe” multiple times before he passed away.

Despite the prohibition, it’s anticipated that those already committed to attending the rally will not be dissuaded by these restrictions.

On January 26, 2025, a large gathering made its way through Sydney during the Invasion Day march. Source: AAP / STEVEN MARKHAM/AAPIMAGE

Mr Silva intends to march through the streets of Sydney as originally planned, saying he sees the ban as illegitimate.

“If the government and police decide to implement the full extent of the laws upon January 26, that will expose how the system actually comes to the table with First Nations people.”

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