NSW sets exclusion zone to block climate protest at Port of Newcastle, sparking freedom debate.

The New South Wales government has set up an exclusion zone around the Port of Newcastle to prevent a climate protest from November 22 to 24. Under the Marine Safety Act 1998, unauthorized watercraft are barred from entering the zone, with police and maritime vessels patrolling. Activists from Rising Tide call this a "blanket ban" and a threat to democracy, while the government argues it's necessary to balance protest rights with community impact.

November 16, 2024
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