Sydney news: NSW Police grant approval for women's march, inquiry hears of racism in public health system Posted SunSunday 14 updated SunSunday 14 Share Print text only COVID-19 exemptions for women's marches One of the 3,000 women who marched at the Perth event yesterday. ( ABC News: Briana Shepherd) NSW Police say approval has been granted for 500 people to march at Sydney's Town Hall under coronavirus restrictions, with a women's rally against violence planned in Sydney's CBD. Inspired by former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins and Australian of the Year Grace Tame, the protesters are demanding greater action to end sexual assault and ensure women's safety.