Greens Leader Backs Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port Despite 100 Arrests

Hundreds of protestors paddled out on kayaks, surfboards, and pontoons to block the shipping lanes.

People take to the water as they blockade access to the world's busiest coal port in protest for climate action at Horseshoe Beach in Newcastle, Australia on Nov. 26, 2023. Roni Bintang/Getty Images

Federal Greens Leader Adam Bandt has voiced his support for a recent blockade of the Port of Newcastle, maintaining that the future of the Australian environment was contingent on such protests. 

His support comes despite police arresting over 100 protestors, including a church minister.