Alexander Lewis
Alexander Lewis is a multi-platform journalist reporting for ABC News in Sydney. He began his career at the Seven Network and worked as a TV reporter in Queensland, with stints in Mackay, on the Gold Coast, and in Brisbane. Since joining the ABC in 2022, Alexander has covered several inquiries including the Robodebt Royal Commission. He was the NSW newsroom's lead TV reporter for Sydney WorldPride.
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Chris Minns positions himself as the anti-protest premier. Will it pay off?
By expanding police powers and allowing bans on authorised public assemblies the Minns government has made restricting protest a defining feature of its first term.
'People pleaser': Sloane calls out NSW premier's greatest weakness
The leader of the NSW opposition says the trait behind Premier Chris Minns's popularity is also his greatest weakness, declaring the Coalition is "absolutely in the game" to win next year's state election.
Judge criticises Abbott's 'misconceived' comments over harbour bridge protest
The former prime minister said it should not be for judges to decide when a political protest was justified, which are remarks NSW's top judge called "regrettable".
Inquiry advises NSW government to ban chanting contested phrase
An inquiry has advised the NSW government to consider banning the phrase "globalise the intifada", despite most public submissions opposing the move and warnings that it may be unconstitutional.
Calls for NSW police to end protest restrictions before Australia Day rallies
Lawyers, human rights advocates and civil libertarians are urging the NSW Police Commissioner not to extend a ban on authorised public assemblies as January 26 approaches.
MPs back challenge to ruling on forcing witnesses to front NSW inquiries
In December, the president of the legislative council said he would not seek to overturn a finding that laws allowing no-shows to be arrested were invalid, but this week he reversed course.
Minns says Bondi bridge should be torn down, not become 'ghoulish reminder'
The Bondi Beach footbridge that some locals want removed following last month's terror attack was already going to need replacement for structural reasons.
NSW premier responds to undeclared donation allegations
Premier Chris Minns did not dispute a report that 200 people attended a fundraiser dinner, but could not recall how an event of that size raised only about $6,000.
Father and daughter to sit on NSW opposition frontbench
The opposition leader says she does not consider the gender breakdown of her shadow ministry, which has 16 men and 10 women.
NSW Parliament powerless to force witnesses to front inquiries
The president of the NSW Legislative Council says he will not try to overturn a decision to strike down laws that purportedly allowed witnesses to be arrested for failing to appear.
Violent antisemitism risk during Hanukkah flagged well before attack
A document by the Jewish Community Security Group NSW raised the alarm about the threat of Islamic extremism and Jihadist-inspired lone-actor attacks.
Why the contrast between Chris Minns and the PM has been stark
As Sydneysiders paid their respects to the Bondi terror victims, one moment captured the contrast between two Labor leaders and their perceived responses to antisemitism.
Ending coal expansion 'irresponsible' NSW premier says, but report disagrees
Coal mining extensions and expansions will continue, the New South Wales premier says, despite a government-appointed agency finding further approvals were not consistent with emissions targets.
Fears tunnel roof could crumble onto cars halts Sydney traffic for hours
Drivers have been stuck in Sydney's M4 tunnel for several hours over fears part of its concrete roofing could tumble onto traffic.
Premier concedes 'it's over' after 16-hour debate on workers' comp
The Minns government has been unable to break an impasse after six months of trying to pass the legislation.
Neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament allowed to go ahead by police
A neo-Nazi rally outside the NSW parliament on Saturday morning was deemed "authorised" because police had chosen not to oppose the public assembly.
Doctors at troubled Sydney hospital issue warning over loss of private beds
Medical staff at Northern Beaches Hospital say a potential loss of private beds could mean less expertise, fewer services and more travel for patients.
Medical cannabis defence for NSW drivers rejected for now
The government says it was "investigating" a medical defence for drivers prescribed cannabis but ruled out the use of sniffer dogs and strip searches for suspected drug possession at music festivals in its response to last year's drug summit.
NSW Supreme Court finds protest law amendments invalid
The New South Wales government has been left disappointed after the state's Supreme Court struck down a new law giving police the power to move on protesters gathered near places of worship.
Queer Sydney mural removed from police station just days after going up
The artwork, Queer Sydney: A History, was hung at Surry Hills Police Station, metres from where the annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is held.
Should you drive with medicinal cannabis in your system?
In most of Australia, prescribed cannabis patients are unable to drive legally - even when unimpaired. The NSW Government is thinking about bringing in a medical exemption.
Child care 'risks losing more' staff in NSW under plan for bigger fines
Non-profit childcare providers have pushed back against the NSW government's plan to triple maximum penalties for breaching regulations.
Warning that theatre in Australia is on verge of collapse
Arts industry leaders say creative tax form is needed to create greater opportunities for Australian artists.
CEO quizzed over bonuses after increase in childcare centre breaches
The CEO of Affinity Education Group appears at a state parliamentary inquiry into the sector.
Next NSW senator as 'Queenslander as a Pauline Hanson fish and chips shop'
An attempt to stop a Queenslander being parachuted into a NSW seat in the Senate vacated by a One Nation senator has failed.
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