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Waewick wrote:seriously - what planet do we live on. Instead of ignoring them people are screaming back (wierd) or "getting scared" (pathetic)

people need to take a step back and realise they are not as precious as their mum told them and toughen up a bit.

monotonehell wrote:The problem with that is they've been ignored for years and they still shout at passers by. Earlier this year people started asking themselves whether they should be putting up with them. Some decided no.

The problem is not only will nothing dissuade them, everything encourages them. Ignore them and they shout louder, they get bigger signs, they use amplification. Shout back and they shout louder, they get bigger signs, the use more amplification.

They cant be reasoned with. They cant be threatened. But they need to realise that this is not the forum for their sermons.


I'd like to know what would happen if they set up camp inside a Westfield on Thursday night.

Preacher bylaw passed by Parliament
22 NOV 11 @ 03:43PM BY ALICE HIGGINS

RUNDLE Mall preachers who use amplifiers or stages to spread their message will be hit with $750 on-the-spot fines, under a new bylaw passed by State Parliament.

Lower House MPs voted in favour of the bylaw on Tuesday, November 22.

Preachers who continuously breach the bylaw will be fined a further $50 each time they are caught.

The bylaw, which now must be tabled in Parliament, is expected to be in place before Christmas.

Rundle Mall Management Authority general manager Martin Haese welcomed the bylaw but said the “proof will be in the pudding”.

“We welcome the State Government getting into the game, they have shown a real sense of commitment and a real sense of urgency,” Mr Haese said.

“(But) the big question still remains around enforceability.”

The preachers, who clash with protesters most Friday nights, have been accused of harassing people and spreading misogynist, homophobic and anti-Muslim views.

Protest co-organiser Loz Reid said she was pleased the bylaw had been given the green light.

“It’s great they have passed it so quickly, it was about time,” Ms Reid said.

Street Church preacher Caleb Corneloup said his group would breach the bylaw.

“We will have to talk together as a group as to whether we use amplifiers or not but we will definitely use (stages),” Mr Corneloup said.

Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood said the council would now work with Police Minister Jennifer Rankine and Police Commissioner Mal Hyde to ensure the bylaw was enforced.

“We will be exploring any other additional steps we need but also expect enforcement to be rigorous,” Mr Yarwood said.

Adelaide MP Rachel Sanderson (Liberal) said the government’s bylaw did not go far enough.

She wants preachers using unauthorised amplifiers to be fined up to $1250 or face three months in jail.

She has already introduced her own Bill including the tougher penalties and will seek support from fellow MPs this week.

Adelaide MP Rachel Sanderson (Liberal) said the government’s bylaw did not go far enough.

She wants preachers using unauthorised amplifiers to be fined up to $1250 or face three months in jail.

She has already introduced her own Bill including the tougher penalties and will seek support from fellow MPs this week.

Adelaide City Council is considering developing an Indian precinct in the city, along the lines of the city's Chinatown area.

It is keen to work with the Indian community to determine the best location.

Councillor Natasha Malani says about 23,000 people of Indian backgrounds live in Adelaide and Indian student numbers are growing.

"The intent is that they can have a place to showcase and celebrate their culture, but also it's about visitation and attracting tourists and residents to the city to eat, shop and share a fabulous culture," she said.

This week's council meeting has voted to pursue the issue and have more discussions with traders around Gouger Street.