Australian State to Outlaw Traffic-Stopping Devices Used by Climate Protesters

Police are seen arresting an Extinction Rebellion protester after protesters blocked the corner of Margaret and William Streets in Brisbane, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. AAP Image/Darren England

Devices employed by protesters to lock themselves together and make it harder to be removed from roads and train tracks will be outlawed in Queensland.

Using the steel cylinders or drums filled with concrete will carry a penalty under new laws.