Newcastle City Council voted to prohibit the climate advocacy organization Rising Tide from utilizing municipal property for upcoming demonstrations. Independent Lord Mayor Gavin Morris cast the decisive vote during a Tuesday evening session, introducing a mayoral minute that accused the group of violating community trust by ignoring police orders during previous gatherings near the major coal export hub.
The decision followed consultations with New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, who cautioned that the local government could share liability for any unlawful acts stemming from the demonstrations. Additional information is expected to emerge as the situation continues to unfold.
