NSW Labor MPs uneasy about party’s support for bill aimed at road-blocking protests

The Roads and Crimes Legislation Amendment bill 2022 fines of up to $22,000 and up to two years in prison for anyone who causes ‘damage or disruption’ on major roads or other ‘major facilities’ such as ports or railway stations. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/EPA

New South Wales Labor MPs have expressed disquiet over their party’s support for a bill that would see protesters who block major roads, ports or train stations face up to two years in prison.

The NSW government arranged a special sitting of parliament on Friday after it failed to pass the bill following a late-night filibuster by the Greens.