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Newcastle Port Blockade to Proceed Despite Court Ruling
Climate protesters in Newcastle, Australia, plan to proceed with a blockade of the port despite a court ruling against them.
English
United Kingdom
PoliticsClimate ChangeUkEnergy SecurityAustraliaEnvironmentLawProtest
Rising TideNsw Council For Civil LibertiesNsw Police
Zach SchofieldJustice Desmond FaganAdam BandtBob BrownChris MinnsLydia Shelley
- What happened during last year's similar protest?
- Last year's similar protest resulted in 109 arrests after protesters exceeded the allowed timeframe, attracting international attention.
- What is the protest organizer's response to the court ruling?
- Rising Tide, the protest organizer, vows to proceed with the blockade despite the court ruling, citing the right to assemble on public land and water.
- What is the stance of civil rights organizations on the police's legal action?
- Civil rights organizations criticized the police's legal action, arguing it undermines the right to freedom of assembly and advocating for a state-based Charter of Rights.
- What was the outcome of the legal challenge against the planned climate protest?
- The NSW police won a legal challenge against a planned climate protest at the Port of Newcastle, aiming to prevent the blockade of coal exports.
- What were the main reasons cited by the judge for issuing the prohibition order?
- Justice Desmond Fagan's ruling cited safety concerns, disruption to port operations, and the likelihood of protesters exceeding the agreed-upon 30-hour timeframe.