Rising Tide plans to block Newcastle's coal port with a protest from November 22-24 amid legal challenges.

Rising Tide plans a multi-day protest from November 22 to 24 to block the Port of Newcastle, the world's largest coal port, using canoes and kayaks. The protest, initially set for 50 hours, could be shortened to 30 hours due to legal challenges from New South Wales police, who seek to classify it as an unlawful assembly, risking arrests for participants. The NSW Premier expresses concerns over safety and economic impact, hinting at potential government action to safeguard the port.

November 05, 2024
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