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Rising Tide climate activists face court

, Issue 1445, News
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Some of the arrestees outside court, Muloobinba/Newcastle, January 13. Photo: Steve O’Brien

Climate activists appeared at the Newcastle Court on January 13, charged with blockading the world’s largest coal port during the Rising Tide “protestival” in November last year.

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The 129 people were charged under the Crimes Act and Marine Safety Act. These anti-protest laws carry a maximum penalty of a $22,000 fine or two years behind bars. The cases were adjourned.

In total, 141 people are facing charges for their climate activism.

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Photo: Steve O’Brien

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