Peter Dutton accused of 'dictator' rhetoric over call for mandatory sentences for climate protesters

Queensland Law Society president Bill Potts says Peter Dutton's call for mandatory or minimum sentencing of law-breaking protesters is extreme.

The home affairs minister is facing criticism for his suggestion of mandatory sentencing for protesters who break the law. Source: AAP

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has been criticised for calling for mandatory sentences for people who break the law while protesting, and for suggesting protesters on welfare should have their payments cancelled.

Mr Dutton has taken aim at magistrates who impose "slap on the wrist" penalties on protesters after the Brisbane CBD endured a spate of recent traffic-stopping demonstrations.

"There needs to be mandatory or minimum sentences imposed," Mr Dutton told 2GB.

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