24 x 7 World News

Four people arrested after climate protest in NSW Premier’s office

0

The Rising Tide Australia group posted on Twitter that 15 demonstrators had entered Perrottet’s Epping, in Sydney’s north west, electorate office.

The group, including young people, has accused the premier of worsening climate change by approving new coal and gas projects.

Climate protesters storm NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's office
The protesters stormed into Perrottet’s Epping office to protest against coal and gas projects. (Rising Tide Australia/Twitter)
Climate protesters storm NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's office
The group held posters and also put posters around the office. (Rising Tide Australia/Twitter)

NSW Police went to the office to remove the demonstrators.

The protesters are calling on the state government to stop approving new coal and gas projects.

NSW Police said 15 people carried out an unauthorised protest.

“Two men, aged 62 and 64, and two women, aged 40 and 65, were arrested for trespassing,” police said

“All four were taken to Ryde Police Station and are currently assisting with inquiries.

“There were no reports of injuries.”

Sign up here to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.

Leave a Reply