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.

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 &ldquo;Speakers Corner&rdquo; 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.

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.

Mike provides laughs and companionship, the news & stories of the day from midnight on Mondays. 

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.
Mike&nbsp;provides&nbsp;laughs and companionship, the&nbsp;news &amp;&nbsp;stories of the day from midnight on Mondays.&nbsp;