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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/19624480

Rising Tide campaigners were arrested at Newcastle’s coal port in late 2024 after using kayaks and rafts to protest at facility

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[-] Sasha@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 3 weeks ago

Our representation has been incredible, there is the option to appeal but we haven't discussed that yet. We had one successful appeal for a slightly different charge yesterday, so I suspect we'll give it a go.

In my case the charges were entirely reasonable, my statement about them being inconsistent and political applies to those who are facing S214A which carries a maximum penalty of $22,000 and 2 years prison.

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