Newcastle bans Rising Tide protests from council-owned community land
Newcastle City Council has imposed a sweeping ban on Rising Tide events and affiliated groups using council-owned land.
Newcastle Council voted on Tuesday to ban Rising Tide, its associates, subsidiaries and affiliated groups from using community-owned land for events. Mayor Gavin Morris said the ban aims to block Rising Tide from organising under linked group names.
Grassroots advocacy groups say the vague wording creates confusion about who is covered. They worry about limits on protest rights.
Hunter Loop Knitting Nannas has protested on several issues for more than a decade. They called the ban an "extreme absurd overreach".
The council is still reviewing the resolution to clarify how it will be enforced. Rising Tide says it intends to proceed with planned events including Saturday's Paddle for the Planet.
- Tuesday night
- Vote date
- Gavin Morris
- Mayor
- Saturday's Paddle for the Planet
- Planned protest
Why it mattersThe ban tests whether councils can restrict protest groups from public land, raising questions about free speech and assembly rights.
AustraliaNewcastle residents and community groups face new restrictions on organising public events and demonstrations on council property.
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