Morris bans Rising Tide events on Newcastle council land
Lord Mayor Gavin Morris will ban climate activist group from council-owned land. Morris makes this decision after port safety concerns.
Newcastle Lord Mayor Gavin Morris has moved to ban Rising Tide events from council property. Morris says the activist group has broken trust with residents.
Police say participants have ignored directions at past protests. The Port of Newcastle is a busy working port.
Large ships cannot stop quickly. Kayaks and small boats pose serious safety risks.
Morris is backing NSW Police and harbour workers. NSW Police have asked the Supreme Court to block the planned Paddle for the Planet event.
They cite safety dangers. The application will be heard on Wednesday.
- Port of Newcastle
- Port operator
- Rising Tide
- Activist group targeted
- February 2025
- Planned next blockade
- Lord Mayor Gavin Morris
- Decision maker
Why it mattersThis restricts where climate activists can plan public protests. It also strengthens official pressure against high-risk port demonstrations.
AustraliaClimate protest activists in Newcastle face major limits on accessing public venues for demonstrations, and ongoing legal battles could reshape the landscape for protest movements across NSW.
