NSW Council Bans Climate Group from Using Land for Protests at Newcastle Port
Newcastle council has banned a climate group, Rising Tide, from holding events on its land after consulting with New South Wales premier, Chris Minns.
Chris Minns Warns Council of Legal Implications
NSW premier Chris Minns warned the council that they would be complicit in any "illegal activities that occur at these protests."
Rising Tide's Trust with Newcastle Community Broken
Newcastle council's independent lord mayor, Gavin Morris, used his casting vote to ban any licensing of Rising Tide's events, citing that the group "has broken the trust and faith of the Newcastle community" due to defying police directions during past protests.
World's Largest Coal Port Protest Ban
The decision comes as the council is home to the world's largest coal port.
</body> </html><small>Source: The Guardian — read the original story there.</small>