'Absurd' bail conditions prevent Extinction Rebellion protesters 'going near' other members
by Naaman Zhou from on (#4S4SE)
Civil liberties groups say bail conditions imposed on Sydney climate change activists are usually reserved for bikie gang members
Climate change protesters arrested for obstructing traffic have been given "absurd" bail conditions that ban them from "going near" or contacting members of Extinction Rebellion, which civil liberties groups say infringes on freedom of political communication.
On Monday, 30 people - including former federal Greens senator Scott Ludlam - were arrested in Sydney while calling for government action on the climate emergency.
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