Protest laws could affect farmers
WAFarmers is concerned about new legislation currently being debated in the Upper House which potentially criminalises peaceful protests, including those staged by farmers on issues affecting agriculture. The Criminal Code Amendment (Prevention of Lawful Activity) Bill 2015, introduced to the Legislative Council, has attracted criticism for its broad language, reversal of the onus of proof and its application on both public and private land. WAFarmers President Dale Park has expressed his concern about the potential
WA Farmers
March 12, 2015
