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Protesters stop coal boats as more than 100 arrested
(www.canberratimes.com.au)
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this post was submitted on 24 Nov 2024
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This type of protest is what we need more of
The small disruptive protests that make everyone upset are what we use to build these events, it's a confusing strategy from the outside but as we have demonstrated, it is effective as hell when given the chance to evolve.
That said, blockade Australia basically does this sort of stuff on a small scale all the time. They're out there blocking coal trains that supply ports like this, and I have nothing but the greatest respect for them.
Except for the fact that people keep getting arrested for them. Thats a big detterent for most and is often a display of governmental/corporate power. We are always told protest it if you don't like our policies then they put you in cuffs when you try to make your voice heard.
There are plenty of protest roles that don't risk arrest. You need to take very specific actions in order to be arrested at these events, every single person arrested over the weekend was very well informed and made a conscious decision to get arrested.
See the comment I made here for a bit more info.
So were you charged for resisting or anything?
I was charged under s15a of the maritime safety act for disobeying a lawful order. We attempted to paddle into the shipping channel in order to block a coal ship that was minutes away from leaving it's mooring.
I did not resist arrest and fully complied with police once I was in their custody.
Do you know if it's criminal or just a fine?
I do not, sorry. My solicitor is busy with everyone else right now and I've no intention of bothering them during this difficult time. Personally I don't really care that much, regardless of consequences I'll still do what's right.
I hope it's just a charge and no criminal conviction
๐ All I know is I won't be facing prison, just a small fine. My best guess is not criminal, but I'm really not familiar enough with the law to know.
All the more important to protest