Article 4T3J7 Queensland parliament passes laws to crack down on climate protesters

Queensland parliament passes laws to crack down on climate protesters

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Ben Smee
from on (#4T3J7)

MPs vote 86 to one in support of the controversial measures after voting down more extreme LNP amendments

The Queensland parliament has passed new laws that will criminalise "dangerous" locking devices used by climate protesters, and give police expanded powers to search suspected activists.

The state parliament gave its near-unanimous support - 86 votes to one - for the controversial measures.

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