G20 protesters front court to answer now-extinct laws

Six protesters who fell foul of the law during the G20 have fronted court, and today they could wear whatever they wanted.

With the G20 long gone, and temporary laws now extinct, protesters were free to be anonymous and wear whatever masks they pleased. 

Ciaron O'Reilly was a prohibited person and knew he'd be arrested for entering the G20 zone, but he was determined to confront US President Barack Obama.

"My intention was to get as close to him as possible and I would either display my sign or speak to him personally," O'Reilly said.

Sarah Bailey was excluded for carrying prohibited items. She ignored the order, was arrested and charged. 

She plead guilty and became the first person dealt with under the now-extinct laws, and was given a good behviour bond. 

The police security operation during G20 may have been meticulous but it seems the paperwork from the arrests wasn't as thorough. 

Today, a magistrate described one of the cases, sarcastically, as having "brilliant" police preparation.

Most of the activists had their matters adjourned, as yet undecided on whether they'll continue to fight the system.