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Railway protest review panned as activist fines added

News AAP - November 13, 2024

The NSW Government has been accused of running a “sham” review of anti-protest laws as it rolls out changes that threaten thousands of dollars in fines.

Minerals Council backs increased railway-blockade fines

News Rod Thompson - November 12, 2024

A proposed $22,000 fine for protesters obstructing railways balances the right to protest with keeping people safe, according to the NSW Government.

There was nothing ‘safe’ about Hunter rail protests, says ARTC

News Rod Thompson - July 16, 2024

Blockade Australia’s claims of undertaking “safe protests” to shut down the Hunter rail network have been blasted by the ARTC.

Protester sentenced to three months’ jail following rail disruptions

News Rod Thompson - July 9, 2024

The legal system has finally come down hard on Blockade Australia protesters, with one being sentenced to three months’ jail.

OPINION: Selfish activists couldn’t care less about the rest of us, says Stephen Galilee

News Rod Thompson - July 5, 2024

NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee has joined the growing list of people taking aim at Blockade Australia’s protests in the Hunter.

Maitland councillor calls for tougher action on illegal rail protests

News Rod Thompson - July 3, 2024

Maitland deputy mayor Mitchell Griffin is calling on the NSW Government to deal with the illegal activists more harshly.

Pesky protesters force weekend shutdown of Hunter’s rail passenger services

News Rod Thompson - June 29, 2024

The only people Blockade Australia has upset this weekend are those hoping to use the Hunter Line passenger services.

More protesters charged after Hunter coal rail interference

News Rod Thompson - June 27, 2024

A second person, this time a Sydneysider, will face court following an unauthorised protest in the Hunter overnight.

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