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Premier Chris Minns said the NSW government may seek to temporarily halt applications for protests to take place after a terrorism designation is made.

“Protests right now in Sydney would be incredibly terrible for our community,” he said.

“In fact, they would rip apart our community, particularly protests about international events.

“I completely understand that there are people concerned about what’s happening overseas, and of course, they’ve got every right to be concerned, but my worry is about what’s happening in Sydney right now.

“My concern is that a mass demonstration in this combustible situation with our multicultural community could light a flame that would be impossible to extinguish.

“So we’re looking at reforms whereby when there is a terrorism designation in the state, the police commissioner may not accept applications for protests on the grounds that it will both stretch police resources and, secondly, add to community disharmony.”

Minns said the proposed changes would be a “blanket rule” and would not target a particular group.