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Police arrest 72 climate protesters in heart of Melbourne for failing to obey traffic direction (www.abc.net.au)

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In short: Police have arrested and fined 72 climate activists [$385 each] for staging a protest in the middle of a Melbourne CBD intersection.

Demonstrators from the group Extinction Rebellion say they have tried less-invasive forms of protest to make governments listen to their concerns, but they have not been heard.

What's next? The group is planning further disruptive action for March next year.

It was the fourth consecutive day of action by Extinction Rebellion demonstrators, culminating in a rally outside Flinders Street Station at the intersection of Flinders and Swanston streets.

The protesters are calling on the federal government to reduce carbon emissions. Many who attended the rally came prepared to be arrested, saying their actions were a last resort.

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[-] SituationCake@aussie.zone 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I get that they care about climate change, I do too, but I don’t think this style of action is going to achieve anything. If it’s to raise awareness, I’d say most people are already aware of climate change, so they are not really doing much there. If it’s to influence the government, they don’t have enough people numbers for the government pay attention to their protest. And their style is too aggressive for the majority so it’s unlikely they can significantly grow their supporter numbers. I suspect they will remain a fringe group that gets in the news occasionally for disruptive protests but no progress will come if it.

[-] awwwyissss@lemm.ee 16 points 11 months ago

Every time I see news about these activists it makes me want to join them. They're some of the only people on the planet acting in a rational, non-selfish way re climate change.

[-] stepchook@mastodon.au 1 points 11 months ago

@awwwyissss @SituationCake Mastodon is a white rose of sorts. There must be Australian security contractors scanning your posts. Keep up the good work!

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