Greens Leader Backs Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port After 100 Arrested

Published on November 27, 2023

Federal Greens Leader Adam Bandt has voiced his support for a recent blockade of the Port of Newcastle, maintaining that the future of the Australian environment was contingent on such protests.  His support comes despite police arresting over 100 protestors, including a church minister. “They’re fighting to stop more floods and bushfires in this country,” Mr. Bandt said, in comments obtained by Sky News.  “People here know that we’re nearing a climate tipping point, and that coal and gas are fuelling the climate crisis.” Mr. Bandt himself joined the blockade on Saturday by kayaking out with protestors.  “The feeling here is just absolutely electric. There’s nothing like people power as a good anti-depressant. When governments won’t act, people will and it feels great to be part of it.”...

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