The Tasmanian Government’s proposed law for a police crackdown on peaceful protest has been criticised as anti-democratic and a threat to civil society. The Bill creates disproportionate penalties for people who peacefully protest against business activities, equivalent to aggravated assault, possessing an implement with intent to commit a crime, or loitering near children.
This was recorded on 28th June 2022 and things may have changed since recording.
The Australia Institute // @theausinstituteHost: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuest: Rachel Hay, Anne Kantor Fellow, Australia Institute TasmaniaProducer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermaceyEdited by: Holly ForrestTheme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

<div>The Tasmanian Government’s proposed law for a police crackdown on peaceful protest has been criticised as anti-democratic and a threat to civil society. The Bill creates disproportionate penalties for people who peacefully protest against business activities, equivalent to aggravated assault, possessing an implement with intent to commit a crime, or loitering near children.</div><div><br></div><div>This was recorded on 28th June 2022 and things may have changed since recording.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://australiainstitute.org.au/" target="_blank">The Australia Institute</a> // <a href="http://twitter.com/theausinstitute" target="_blank">@theausinstitute</a></div><div><b>Host:</b> Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, Australia Institute // <a href="http://twitter.com/ebony_bennett" target="_blank">@ebony_bennett</a></div><div><b>Guest: </b>Rachel Hay, Anne Kantor Fellow, Australia Institute Tasmania</div><div><b>Producer:</b> Jennifer Macey // <a href="https://twitter.com/jennifermacey" target="_blank">@jennifermacey</a></div><div><b>Edited by:</b> Holly Forrest</div><div><b>Theme Music:</b> Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions</div>

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