BY IAN CROUCH
Police are again urging protesters not to enter Newcastle Harbour despite the Supreme Court overturning an exclusion zone imposed by the state government.
Rising Tide was successful in it's 11th hour bid to have the zone ruled invalid as it was beyond the powers of the Marine Safety Act designed to protect the public during special events such as yacht races and on-water fireworks displays.
It means the protest flotilla can go ahead, with hundreds of protesters expected to take to the water from 10am today (Friday 22 November, 2024).
However yesterday's Supreme Court ruling doesn't overturn the court's decision of November 7 prohibiting both the land and water component of the public assembly.
In a statement, Police say they will adopt a zero-tolerance approach to actions which threaten public safety and the safe passage of vessels, and those who take part in unlawful activity risk fines or imprisonment.
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| Protesters took to the water off Horseshoe Beach yesterday under the watchful eye of police. Picture ACM |
