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The people willing to face jail time for forests
Episode 982
Published 2 years, 8 months ago
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Activists around Australia have proven willing to risk jail time and fines of tens of thousands of dollars under new anti-protest laws, as states and territories rush to crack down on climate and environmental protests.
Victoria has said the state will end native logging by 2024, but it remains committed to harsh anti-protest laws aimed at protecting the industry.
Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper Elle Marsh, on the harsh penalties for environmentalism and the people willing to face them.
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Guest: Contributor to The Saturday Paper, Elle Marsh
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