Queensland parliament passes anti-protest law targeting climate activists

Queensland parliament has outlawed the use of lock devices used by some climate protesters.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has come under fire for pursuing legislation to crack down on protesters. Source: AAP

Protesters caught using complex lock on devices during demonstrations will face jail time and fines under new laws passed in Queensland on Thursday.

The laws ban devices like the Dragon's Den and Sleeping Dragon that have been used by climate activists in recent weeks and give police more powers to search demonstrators. 

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