Mike speaks with Piers Akerman, a columnist for The Daily Telegraph, about his call for Australia to adopt Singapore-style protest laws and limit demonstrations to designated “Speakers Corner” areas.

Akerman argues recent unauthorised protests show a failure of politicians, police and courts to protect public order, and says stricter rules, permits and penalties are needed.

He also supports tighter scrutiny of extremist preachers and tougher controls on foreign involvement in protests.