Quote Originally Posted by Sextus View Post
You may only be referring to the sexual context here Wayne, and if so, you is correct. But just for the sake of public enlightenment, in a public place you are free to record / film / photograph whoever and whatever you like, anyone, anywhere in any circumstance. That is why we have essential social documentary / recorded history.
I'm not sure you are correct Sextus. I think laws have been changed in the name of antiterrorism and child protection; and in the interests of commercial property. I've got two personal anecdotes.
One, a former colleague of mine was arrested on Coogee Beach for filming surfers. The police charged him with filming minors. It was thrown out of court, but his career was finished.
Two, an acquaintance was fined for photographing the harbour bridge from the opera house. He is a professional journalist and the maritime board said he breached their copyright over the harbour shores - you are not allowed to photograph Sydney Harbour without permission.
I know these examples aren't exactly what you are talking about, both say that one needs to be very careful when recording.