NSW police take legal action to prevent climate activists blockading Port of Newcastle

Planned two-day protest that involves thousands of protesters poses a safety risk, police argueGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA plan by climate activists to shut down the Port of Newcastle for 50 hours has been challenged by New South Wales police who have argued in a court challenge against the protest going ahead.Police are challenging the protest – which is planned for 19 November – in the supreme court. It’s the second time in a month police have challenged a protest in court.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Nov 1, 2024 - 10:00
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Planned two-day protest that involves thousands of protesters poses a safety risk, police argue

A plan by climate activists to shut down the Port of Newcastle for 50 hours has been challenged by New South Wales police who have argued in a court challenge against the protest going ahead.

Police are challenging the protest – which is planned for 19 November – in the supreme court. It’s the second time in a month police have challenged a protest in court.

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