Newcastle Lord Mayor Gavin Morris tabled five letters backing his Lord Mayoral Minute on the Rising Tide protest in the harbour, from NSW Premier Chris Minns, Police Minister Yasmin Catley, the Port of Newcastle, Business Hunter and the harbour master. Under questioning from Cr Joel Pringle, Morris confirmed he asked them to write. The minute reached councillors at 5:30pm, half an hour before the meeting. Council had no independent legal advice on it.
Newcastle Council have Voted 7-6 to not allow Rising Tide to Protest in February due to safety Concerns
Chapters:
00:00 Five Letters Tabled
01:06 Late Circulation
02:14 Pringle’s Questions
03:22 The Admission
04:26 Minister’s Letter
05:38 Who He Represents
06:42 No Legal Advice
07:31 Cause and Method
08:17 Meeting Suspended
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