Chinese Torch Guards Have no Authority

Australian officials have made it clear that the chinese guards accompanying the torch will be arrested if they physically touch a protester. Protests have been taking place in opposition of China hosting the 2008 Summer Olympic games. China is under criticism for their human rights violations.

Chinese guards are not responsible for security, that is left to an Australian task force. The only authority the torch guards have been given is to light the torch if it is estinguished.