Queensland premier refuses to offer evidence to back claims of 'sinister' climate activists

Annastacia Palaszczuk won't provide any details after accusing protesters of using devices 'laced with traps'

The Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has formally refused to provide any evidence to support her claims to parliament that climate change activists are using devices "laced with traps".

Last month, Palaszczuk made the comments - along with social media posts saying protesters were using "sinister tactics" and intended to cause harm - as she announced new laws cracking down on escalating climate and anti-coal demonstrations in Queensland.