Maritime Union of Australia branch secretary Paul Keating was one of 19 people arrested and charged over the protest
Protesters, including members of the Maritime Union of Australia , were demonstrating against the Israel-owned ZIM shipping company. Among those arrested was the union’s Sydney branch secretary, Paul Keating,Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup
Police alleged the group moved to Penrhyn Road which leads to the Patrick Terminals facility on the dock, “blocking the roadway and access to the port”, around 9.30pm. They were directed to move but police said some did not comply and were arrested for disobeying police direction.They were all charged with obstructing a driver/other pedestrian’s path, failing to comply with a move along direction, and remaining near/on a major facility and causing serious disruption.
They were issued with a field court attendance notice to appear at Downing Centre local court on 8 May. “The remainder were removed from the roadway,” police said in a statement. “A small group gathered in a nearby park before departing.” Unionists for Palestine said members of the MUA Sydney branch had been arrested as part of the demonstration, including Keating. MUA Sydney has been contacted for comment.the federal and state governments to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and for sanctions to be placed on Israel.Explore more on these topics
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