Luke, a 35-year-old ecology student and expectant father, ushered in DAY 8 of #BlockadeAustralia ‘s sustained campaign of disruption at the Port of Newcastle.
Luke was suspended up a tree with a line of rope that was also attached to the rail. He was arrested after being lowered from the tree and is now in police custody.
“I’ve knocked on doors and i’ve written to my MPs, been to rallies in the cities, I’ve voted, I’ve donated to NGOs. I work in environmental regeneration, I’m an ecologist, I’m studying ecology and I’m having a child in a few months (big smile). None of that stuff’s working. My child’s future isn’t looking any rosier. It’s not individual politicians – it’s the system.”
“We’re all future ancestors, and as future ancestors, I think we should be thinking about what kind of legacy we’re going to leave.”
