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Blockade Australia are an Australian direct action group who raise awareness and push for action on climate change by disrupting fossil fuel production.[1][2][3] They describe themselves as “committed to taking the action necessary to disrupt economic bottlenecks of Australia and stop the exploitative colonial project”.[1]

Actions

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Two Blockade Australia protesters shut down world's largest coal port in Newcastle.

Port of Newcastle

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In Novemeber 2021 Blockade Australia protesters carried out two weeks of nonviolent direct action using their bodies, rope and glue to shut down activity at Port of Newcastle, Hunter Region, the largest coal port in the world.[1][4][5] As a result of the actions 27 protesters were arrested.[4] Eric Serge Herbert was sentenced to 12 months in prison for climbing on top of a coal train.[6]

Responses

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Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce stated about the Port of Newcastle shutdown “If they’ve got other ways that this nation can earn money right now, then we’re all ears... but in the meantime, we’ve got to make a buck."[1]

The New South Wales treasurer and energy minister Matt Kean has asked police to “throw the book” at Blockade Australia activists.[1]

Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Taylor Martin stated “I support the Police in seeking the maximum possible sentence for anybody involved in these idiotic acts”.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Blockade Australia: anti-coal activists vow more disruption despite warnings of 25-year jail sentences". the Guardian. 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
  2. ^ Kirkwood, Ian (2021-11-15). "Glasgow pact calls for 'accelerating phase-down' of coal". Western Advocate. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
  3. ^ "Blockade Australia take fourth action in 24 hours at Newcastle's coal port". The Echo. 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
  4. ^ a b c Media -, News Of The Area-Modern (2021-11-23). "Blockade Australia Protests continue into second week of action". News Of The Area. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
  5. ^ "Climate activist barricades himself inside car at world's largest coal port". The Independent. 2021-11-10. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
  6. ^ "Climate activist sentenced to 12 months in jail over coal train blockade in NSW". the Guardian. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
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