Climate Activists Plead Guilty to Charges Over Protest at Woodside CEO's Home

Four protesters admitted to attempted trespass and unlawful damage, while more serious conspiracy charges were dropped.

Four members of the Disrupt Burrup Hub activist group pleaded guilty to attempted trespass and attempted unlawful damage at the Perth home of Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill.
The protest, which occurred in August 2023, involved plans to throw paint at the house and chain themselves to a gate to prevent O'Neill from leaving.
Police intercepted the group at the scene, arresting them as an ABC documentary crew filmed the incident, sparking criticism of the broadcaster's involvement.
The protesters had initially faced conspiracy charges, but these were dropped in favor of lesser charges to which they pleaded guilty; sentencing is scheduled for next month.
Two additional activists, charged later and not present at the protest, have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges and are set to stand trial in September.