The Workplaces (Protection from Protesters) Act 2014 (the Act) took effect on 17 December 2014. The Liberal Government went to the election in March with a promise to introduce ‘tough’ new laws to impose mandatory sentences and large fines for protesters who prevent, hinder or obstruct forestry or mining activities.
Organisation Address: 131 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
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Web Address: http://www.edotas.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/141230-Fact-Sheet-Protesting-laws-revised-Dec-14.pdf
Link Owner: Environmental Defenders Office
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