linked to exports of coal and iron ore, and critics allege there are strong ties between government and the fossil fuel industry.

Climate activists say that bond needs to be disrupted with direct action, and they're willing to risk their safety and freedom to do it.

But while Australians want more action on climate change, many have reacted angrily to Blockade Australia's disruptive tactics. Davis, the lawyer, said the group was unpopular with the general public.

"The fact that they would dare block a road of course enrages people," he said. "You shouldn't be blocking roads, I understand that. But let's not get hysterical about what that threat means, and why not have a bit of latitude for political expression."

Violet Coco, from civil resistance group Fireproof Australia, spent 21 days under full house arrest after standing on a truck parked near Sydney Harbor Bridge, holding a flare, for 25 minutes in April as she explained the need for urgent climate action in a Facebook live broadcast.

linked to exports of coal and iron ore, and critics allege there are strong ties between government and the fossil fuel industry.

Climate activists say that bond needs to be disrupted with direct action, and they're willing to risk their safety and freedom to do it.

But while Australians want more action on climate change, many have reacted angrily to Blockade Australia's disruptive tactics. Davis, the lawyer, said the group was unpopular with the general public.

"The fact that they would dare block a road of course enrages people," he said. "You shouldn't be blocking roads, I understand that. But let's not get hysterical about what that threat means, and why not have a bit of latitude for political expression."

Violet Coco, from civil resistance group Fireproof Australia, spent 21 days under full house arrest after standing on a truck parked near Sydney Harbor Bridge, holding a flare, for 25 minutes in April as she explained the need for urgent climate action in a Facebook live broadcast.