NSW Premier Chris Minns backs protest ban amid rising anti-coal tensions
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns supported a motion banning protests from public lands, which passed narrowly, amid rising tensions over coal exports. The move targets the environmental group Rising Tide, whose demonstrations against coal shipments have gained public support. Critics argue Minns's actions could backfire, amplifying rather than stifling the anti-coal movement in Newcastle.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 14:10 UTC
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