Australia news live: activist groups to challenge NSW protest laws; Minns wanting to ban chant ‘might make it popular’, organiser says

NSW Liberals and Labor collaborated to pass anti-protest and gun reform laws, contrasting the Nationals' opposition. Australian Associated Press reported that shareholders endorsed a significant media merger. The merger involves the owner of Seven Network with the group owning Triple M and Hit Network radio stations. This deal aims to build a large Australian media entity spanning various platforms. The combination is expected to bring together content creators and yield financial advantages. The merged company will have a wide reach across different media formats. A report with public elements will be released despite containing classified information. Transparency is planned regarding the report's findings, even with classified portions. Dennis Richardson, a seasoned expert, will lead the report with deep experience in intelligence agencies. The merger of media entities signals a major shift in the Australian media landscape.