NSW government introduces fines up to $22,000 to deter protesters from blocking railways near Newcastle.

The New South Wales government plans to impose fines up to $22,000 for protesters obstructing railways, adding to existing jail terms, ahead of a planned blockade at the world's largest coal port, Newcastle. The government argues the fines will deter dangerous disruptions, but critics see it as an overreaction that infringes on protest rights. The legislation aims to align with other obstruction laws passed in 2022.

November 11, 2024
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