Rising Tide disregard public safety in reckless protest

Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee

NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee has condemned the ’Rising Tide’ protest.
“As expected, the ‘Rising Tide’ protest organisers have once again displayed a total disregard
for public safety.”

“There was a collision with a Police vessel, an alleged assault within the protest camp, and as
expected, mass arrests of people who have chosen to break the law.”

“‘Rising Tide’s actions caused two cruise liners to cancel planned stops at the Port, costing the
Hunter economy almost a million dollars. At least two other non-coal related vessels were also
prevented from entering the Port.”

“While any disruption to coal exports will be minimal and temporary, the damage to Rising Tide’s
credibility is significant and permanent.”

Contact: Brad Emery | bemery@nswmining.com.au | 0450620254