Court overturns $800,000 compensation ruling for protester injured during Sydney march

A New South Wales court has overturned a ruling that granted Laura Cullen $800,000 in compensation for injuries sustained during a 2017 protest in Sydney. The court found that police did not have a duty of care that caused her injuries. Cullen was injured while bystanders were arrested during the protest. The initial ruling stated that police acted recklessly, but the appeal court determined that her injuries were not directly caused by police actions. As a result, Cullen must repay the $103,000 in legal costs she received and is no longer eligible for the compensation. The court clarified that while police owe a duty of care, it does not extend to all injuries occurring during protests.