In letter to Daniel Andrews, union groups argue bill is ‘disproportionate’ and could lead to further limiting of workplace action
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A group of unions have hit out at the Andrews government over proposed legislation designed to criminalise environmental protests, which they said will stifle peaceful democratic action, calling for the bill to be scrapped.
The bill, which is before the state’s upper house, would see protesters who illegally enter timber harvesting zones to disrupt workers face 12 months jail time or $21,000 in fines.
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