ARTICLE · 09 NOVEMBER 2026
Sydney's busiest areas now feature police officers carrying military-style assault rifles as part of NSW's new Armed Response Command, Australia's first permanent rapid armed response capability. While supporters view this as necessary protection against terror threats, civil liberties groups warn of concerning police militarisation and question whether heavily armed patrols truly address the root causes of violence and extremism.
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