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Suing to silence protesters

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A climate activist sets up a table and chairs on a coal train during a climate change protest(Supplied)
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When Sadie climbed on top of a coal train it was to protest climate change. Months later she was served with a $75,000 lawsuit.

She isn't the only one, four other climate activists have been served with similar suits.

So what do these cases mean for our right to protest? And is it time for new laws to protect activist?

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Australia, Rail Transport Industry, Ethical Investment, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Governance, Climate Change, Coal, Laws, Environmental Policy, Activism and Lobbying, Courts and Trials
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