Unions call for Victoria’s proposed laws targeting environmental protesters to be scrapped
by Adeshola Ore from on (#6249Y)
In letter to Daniel Andrews, union groups argue bill is disproportionate' and could lead to further limiting of workplace action
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A group of unions have hit out at the Andrews government over proposed legislation designed to criminalise environmental protests, which they say will stifle peaceful democratic action, calling for the bill to be scrapped.
The bill, which is before the state's upper house, would see protesters who illegally enter timber harvesting zones to disrupt workers face 12 months jail time or $21,000 in fines.
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