Catholic priest Peter Murnane was presented with a charge sheet accusing him of being at the Blockade Australia protests in Sydney in June, but he says police have the wrong man.
The first moment Father Peter Murnane knew he was wanted by police was when two officers turned up on his doorstep.Members of a group called Blockade Australia are facing possible jail time under tough new anti-protest laws
"I was accused of blocking access to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, blocking George Street and other streets, and walking about throughout a long protest playing a drum." Father Murnane said he has not been involved in any Blockade Australia protests but is friends with a protester who has been charged under tough new anti-protest laws.
New South Wales Police would not comment on Father Murnane's case, saying the matter is before the court. NSW Police have dropped charges against another person who attended the protests in June, 7.30 can reveal. "I remember throwing my hands up and saying, 'No, no I'm a legal observer', and I repeated it many times."
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