Extinction Rebellion protesters cause chaos across Brisbane once again
Nearly 20 people have been arrested after Extinction Rebellion activists continued to cause trouble across Brisbane as part of a week of action against climate change.
One protester suspended himself inside a hammock from the underside of Brisbane’s Story Bridge, with a banner and flags attached.
Police negotiated with the Extinction Rebellion activist and all lanes of the bridge remain open.
He has now come down from the hammock.
Police are keeping an eye on a protestor suspended underneath the Story Bridge. Says he has enough resources to stay up there for days. @TheTodayShow pic.twitter.com/9KNBDu0LLC
— Jess Millward (@JessMillward9) October 7, 2019
The man reportedly had several days of supplies on him and was refusing to come down until Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk declared a climate emergency.
Elsewhere in the Brisbane CBD, protesters have locked themselves inside drum barrels and onto boat trailers.
4BC Reporter Jarryd Braybrook is there and updates Ray on the carnage.
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Meanwhile, Extinction Rebellion ringleader Eric ‘Serge’ Herbert escaped court with no conviction today.
He was allegedly being caught protesting in Brisbane’s CBD yesterday, breaching his bail conditions.
BREAKING: Extinction Rebellion’s most prolific Queensland protester Eric Herbert, has been slapped with 40hrs community service, avoiding a conviction. Court hears he’s copped more than $2000 in fines to this point. Court hears he’s not working. @NewsTalk4BC @2GB873
— Anthony Laughton (@arlaughton) October 8, 2019
More than 50 people were arrested during yesterday’s rallies across the country, including 38 in Sydney.
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