170 Arrested During Climate Protest at Newcastle Coal Port
Protesters disrupted shipping operations at the world's largest coal port, calling for a halt to new coal and gas projects and increased taxes on exports.
- The three-day protest, organized by the climate group Rising Tide, involved thousands of participants and culminated in a blockade of the Newcastle Harbour shipping channel.
- Police arrested 170 individuals, including 14 children, for offenses such as disrupting a major facility and failing to comply with safety directives.
- The Port Authority temporarily halted shipping operations due to safety concerns, citing risks to public safety, the port, and the environment.
- Protesters demanded the federal government rule out new coal and gas projects and implement a 78% tax on coal and gas exports.
- Two protesters were denied bail initially but were later granted conditional release; further legal proceedings are scheduled for December and January.
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