The campaign in support of tennis player, who briefly resurfaced after she went missing following public allegations she was sexually assaulted by former Chinese vice-premier Zhang Gaoli, was backed by human rights organisation Liberty Victoria. Barrister and Liberty Victoria spokeswoman Gemma Cafarella called on TA to allow attendees to express their views.
“The ability of citizens to freely communicate their views … is a cornerstone of a liberal democracy like Australia,” she said.