We've seen our fair share of protests and activism over the years. In Australia, climate change activism has experienced significant growth over the past decade, leading to increased awareness and policy changes.

And while we understand that people have their passions and causes to fight for, sometimes these disruptions can leave us shaking our heads. Such is the case with Sunrise presenter Natalie Barr calling out a climate change protester in the heart of Brisbane.

The notorious activist Darsh Rasborsek managed to cause quite a stir in Brisbane for two days in a row.

Rasborsek is a dedicated member of the climate change activist group Blockade Australia, a grassroots organisation working to halt the Australian coal industry. Their primary goal is to raise awareness about the devastating effects of fossil fuels on the environment and to advocate for renewable energy solutions.

Deciding to take a stand for his cause, Rasborsek suspended himself nine metres high from a giant tripod made of large poles over the Port of Brisbane Motorway. This brazen display occurred during the morning peak hour on a Tuesday—infuriating motorists trying to get to work.

Natalie Barr calls out the protester who caused a traffic jam in Brisbane on Tuesday. Credit: Instagram/sunriseon7, Facebook/Blockade Australia.

Footage emerged of a frustrated Natalie Barr on Sunrise asking, 'The climate protesters are trying to tell everyone climate change exists, obviously an important topic, maybe not right now though in the middle of Tuesday's peak hour.'

She added, 'It's amazing how much trouble one person can cause.'

Her co-host, Matt Shirvington, commented that many commuters' day is 'ruined' due to the protest. This sentiment was echoed by many who were delayed by hours as eastbound traffic queued up for kilometres behind the blockade.

While the initial intentions of Rasborsek and Blockade Australia were to raise awareness for climate change and start a conversation about its impact on the world, the timing and execution of their protest left many frustrated, inconvenienced, and questioning their methods.

During his live-streamed protest on Blockade Australia's Facebook page, Rasborsek declared, 'I'm up here, nine metres high, traffic blocked behind me, they can't use the port which is part of the economic and political system that is destroying this country.'

He continued, 'I'm joining the fight to stop the colonial project that has devastated this planet and communities worldwide. The state organisation is what has f***ed this planet up. People think you have to pay your taxes to the government and get permission to do everything.'

Another Blockade Australia member carried out a similar protest at the Port of Melbourne the same day. Both protests sparked heated debates all over Australia, with alliances forming on both sides.

Suspended high above the ground on three large poles, Rasborsek disrupted the traffic flow in the eastbound lanes. Credit: Facebook/Blockade Australia.

Climate change protests, such as these, have a history of evoking mixed reactions from the public, highlighting the complexities of balancing activism with public inconveniences.

Eventually, police intervention led to the arrest of Darsh Rasborsek just before 8 AM, ending his morning protest. Nevertheless, this demonstration has reignited a conversation about climate change and the best action for raising awareness.

Key Takeaways

• Climate change protester Darsh Rasborsek caused a traffic jam in Brisbane by suspending himself from a large tripod over the Port of Brisbane Motorway, further sparking a reaction from Sunrise hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington.
• Another Blockade Australia member enacted a similar protest at the Port of Melbourne, leading to significant traffic delays and multiple arrests.
• Blockade Australia's series of protests aim to draw attention to the global climate crisis and oppose the political and economic systems they believe are harming the planet.
• The protests have caused widespread disruption and inconvenience, with many questioning the protesters' tactics and timing.

While we acknowledge that every individual has the right to fight for their cause passionately, the question remains: was this climate change protest an effective means to rally supporters and raise awareness, or did it end up alienating the very people who may have been willing to listen?

We value your input, members, and would greatly appreciate hearing your thoughts on the matter. Do you believe the actions taken by the protester can be justified? What’s your perspective on climate change protests of this nature? Do you consider them to be effective or counterproductive? Please feel free to leave a comment below!

 

[Jacque]

It is reckless and selfish behaviour.

 

[JayEeGeeP]

They are just attention seekers, think about the Adelaide woman hanging from a bridge and had previously been in an Ampol ad. Can't tell me they care about climate change.

 

[Suzanne rose]

When it disrupts the lives as others than they should be arrested.

We have a right to state our course and opinions but not when it affects or hurt others

Very selfish people

 

[LeslieD]

We've seen our fair share of protests and activism over the years. In Australia, climate change activism has experienced significant growth over the past decade, leading to increased awareness and policy changes.

And while we understand that people have their passions and causes to fight for, sometimes these disruptions can leave us shaking our heads. Such is the case with Sunrise presenter Natalie Barr calling out a climate change protester in the heart of Brisbane.

The notorious activist Darsh Rasborsek managed to cause quite a stir in Brisbane for two days in a row.

Rasborsek is a dedicated member of the climate change activist group Blockade Australia, a grassroots organisation working to halt the Australian coal industry. Their primary goal is to raise awareness about the devastating effects of fossil fuels on the environment and to advocate for renewable energy solutions.

Deciding to take a stand for his cause, Rasborsek suspended himself nine metres high from a giant tripod made of large poles over the Port of Brisbane Motorway. This brazen display occurred during the morning peak hour on a Tuesday—infuriating motorists trying to get to work.

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Natalie Barr calls out the protester who caused a traffic jam in Brisbane on Tuesday. Credit: Instagram/sunriseon7, Facebook/Blockade Australia.

Footage emerged of a frustrated Natalie Barr on Sunrise asking, 'The climate protesters are trying to tell everyone climate change exists, obviously an important topic, maybe not right now though in the middle of Tuesday's peak hour.'

She added, 'It's amazing how much trouble one person can cause.'

Her co-host, Matt Shirvington, commented that many commuters' day is 'ruined' due to the protest. This sentiment was echoed by many who were delayed by hours as eastbound traffic queued up for kilometres behind the blockade.

While the initial intentions of Rasborsek and Blockade Australia were to raise awareness for climate change and start a conversation about its impact on the world, the timing and execution of their protest left many frustrated, inconvenienced, and questioning their methods.

During his live-streamed protest on Blockade Australia's Facebook page, Rasborsek declared, 'I'm up here, nine metres high, traffic blocked behind me, they can't use the port which is part of the economic and political system that is destroying this country.'

He continued, 'I'm joining the fight to stop the colonial project that has devastated this planet and communities worldwide. The state organisation is what has f***ed this planet up. People think you have to pay your taxes to the government and get permission to do everything.'

Another Blockade Australia member carried out a similar protest at the Port of Melbourne the same day. Both protests sparked heated debates all over Australia, with alliances forming on both sides.

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Suspended high above the ground on three large poles, Rasborsek disrupted the traffic flow in the eastbound lanes. Credit: Facebook/Blockade Australia.

Climate change protests, such as these, have a history of evoking mixed reactions from the public, highlighting the complexities of balancing activism with public inconveniences.

Eventually, police intervention led to the arrest of Darsh Rasborsek just before 8 AM, ending his morning protest. Nevertheless, this demonstration has reignited a conversation about climate change and the best action for raising awareness.

Key Takeaways

• Climate change protester Darsh Rasborsek caused a traffic jam in Brisbane by suspending himself from a large tripod over the Port of Brisbane Motorway, further sparking a reaction from Sunrise hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington.
• Another Blockade Australia member enacted a similar protest at the Port of Melbourne, leading to significant traffic delays and multiple arrests.
• Blockade Australia's series of protests aim to draw attention to the global climate crisis and oppose the political and economic systems they believe are harming the planet.
• The protests have caused widespread disruption and inconvenience, with many questioning the protesters' tactics and timing.

While we acknowledge that every individual has the right to fight for their cause passionately, the question remains: was this climate change protest an effective means to rally supporters and raise awareness, or did it end up alienating the very people who may have been willing to listen?

We value your input, members, and would greatly appreciate hearing your thoughts on the matter. Do you believe the actions taken by the protester can be justified? What’s your perspective on climate change protests of this nature? Do you consider them to be effective or counterproductive? Please feel free to leave a comment below!

These activists cause more problems than what climate change is doing. I wonder how much emissions were coming out of the trucks and cars??? And what they put the poor people sitting in their vehicles whose only crime was trying to get to work, which is something that these bums would never understand.

 

[Singomate]

I think she was amazing, we suffer, for their actions

 

[donandviv77]

We've seen our fair share of protests and activism over the years. In Australia, climate change activism has experienced significant growth over the past decade, leading to increased awareness and policy changes.

And while we understand that people have their passions and causes to fight for, sometimes these disruptions can leave us shaking our heads. Such is the case with Sunrise presenter Natalie Barr calling out a climate change protester in the heart of Brisbane.

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The notorious activist Darsh Rasborsek managed to cause quite a stir in Brisbane for two days in a row.

Rasborsek is a dedicated member of the climate change activist group Blockade Australia, a grassroots organisation working to halt the Australian coal industry. Their primary goal is to raise awareness about the devastating effects of fossil fuels on the environment and to advocate for renewable energy solutions.

Deciding to take a stand for his cause, Rasborsek suspended himself nine metres high from a giant tripod made of large poles over the Port of Brisbane Motorway. This brazen display occurred during the morning peak hour on a Tuesday—infuriating motorists trying to get to work.

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Natalie Barr calls out the protester who caused a traffic jam in Brisbane on Tuesday. Credit: Instagram/sunriseon7, Facebook/Blockade Australia.

Footage emerged of a frustrated Natalie Barr on Sunrise asking, 'The climate protesters are trying to tell everyone climate change exists, obviously an important topic, maybe not right now though in the middle of Tuesday's peak hour.'

She added, 'It's amazing how much trouble one person can cause.'

Her co-host, Matt Shirvington, commented that many commuters' day is 'ruined' due to the protest. This sentiment was echoed by many who were delayed by hours as eastbound traffic queued up for kilometres behind the blockade.

While the initial intentions of Rasborsek and Blockade Australia were to raise awareness for climate change and start a conversation about its impact on the world, the timing and execution of their protest left many frustrated, inconvenienced, and questioning their methods.

During his live-streamed protest on Blockade Australia's Facebook page, Rasborsek declared, 'I'm up here, nine metres high, traffic blocked behind me, they can't use the port which is part of the economic and political system that is destroying this country.'

He continued, 'I'm joining the fight to stop the colonial project that has devastated this planet and communities worldwide. The state organisation is what has f***ed this planet up. People think you have to pay your taxes to the government and get permission to do everything.'

Another Blockade Australia member carried out a similar protest at the Port of Melbourne the same day. Both protests sparked heated debates all over Australia, with alliances forming on both sides.

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Suspended high above the ground on three large poles, Rasborsek disrupted the traffic flow in the eastbound lanes. Credit: Facebook/Blockade Australia.

Climate change protests, such as these, have a history of evoking mixed reactions from the public, highlighting the complexities of balancing activism with public inconveniences.

Eventually, police intervention led to the arrest of Darsh Rasborsek just before 8 AM, ending his morning protest. Nevertheless, this demonstration has reignited a conversation about climate change and the best action for raising awareness.

Key Takeaways

• Climate change protester Darsh Rasborsek caused a traffic jam in Brisbane by suspending himself from a large tripod over the Port of Brisbane Motorway, further sparking a reaction from Sunrise hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington.
• Another Blockade Australia member enacted a similar protest at the Port of Melbourne, leading to significant traffic delays and multiple arrests.
• Blockade Australia's series of protests aim to draw attention to the global climate crisis and oppose the political and economic systems they believe are harming the planet.
• The protests have caused widespread disruption and inconvenience, with many questioning the protesters' tactics and timing.

While we acknowledge that every individual has the right to fight for their cause passionately, the question remains: was this climate change protest an effective means to rally supporters and raise awareness, or did it end up alienating the very people who may have been willing to listen?

We value your input, members, and would greatly appreciate hearing your thoughts on the matter. Do you believe the actions taken by the protester can be justified? What’s your perspective on climate change protests of this nature? Do you consider them to be effective or counterproductive? Please feel free to leave a comment below!

Honestly, these tripods can easily be taken down by several men pulling one of the legs of the tripod away from the other two legs which can be held in place by another few men or by placing a vehicle against the legs and then a couple of real men, not the pansies behind these demonstrations, could explain to these idiots that they are useless members of society. Just maybe the Federal Government could introduce Legislation to remove these grubs from receiving their dole bludging payments for 1 year for every hour they disrupt society.

 

[Jolliffe]

We've seen our fair share of protests and activism over the years. In Australia, climate change activism has experienced significant growth over the past decade, leading to increased awareness and policy changes.

And while we understand that people have their passions and causes to fight for, sometimes these disruptions can leave us shaking our heads. Such is the case with Sunrise presenter Natalie Barr calling out a climate change protester in the heart of Brisbane.

The notorious activist Darsh Rasborsek managed to cause quite a stir in Brisbane for two days in a row.

Rasborsek is a dedicated member of the climate change activist group Blockade Australia, a grassroots organisation working to halt the Australian coal industry. Their primary goal is to raise awareness about the devastating effects of fossil fuels on the environment and to advocate for renewable energy solutions.

Deciding to take a stand for his cause, Rasborsek suspended himself nine metres high from a giant tripod made of large poles over the Port of Brisbane Motorway. This brazen display occurred during the morning peak hour on a Tuesday—infuriating motorists trying to get to work.

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Natalie Barr calls out the protester who caused a traffic jam in Brisbane on Tuesday. Credit: Instagram/sunriseon7, Facebook/Blockade Australia.

Footage emerged of a frustrated Natalie Barr on Sunrise asking, 'The climate protesters are trying to tell everyone climate change exists, obviously an important topic, maybe not right now though in the middle of Tuesday's peak hour.'

She added, 'It's amazing how much trouble one person can cause.'

Her co-host, Matt Shirvington, commented that many commuters' day is 'ruined' due to the protest. This sentiment was echoed by many who were delayed by hours as eastbound traffic queued up for kilometres behind the blockade.

While the initial intentions of Rasborsek and Blockade Australia were to raise awareness for climate change and start a conversation about its impact on the world, the timing and execution of their protest left many frustrated, inconvenienced, and questioning their methods.

During his live-streamed protest on Blockade Australia's Facebook page, Rasborsek declared, 'I'm up here, nine metres high, traffic blocked behind me, they can't use the port which is part of the economic and political system that is destroying this country.'

He continued, 'I'm joining the fight to stop the colonial project that has devastated this planet and communities worldwide. The state organisation is what has f***ed this planet up. People think you have to pay your taxes to the government and get permission to do everything.'

Another Blockade Australia member carried out a similar protest at the Port of Melbourne the same day. Both protests sparked heated debates all over Australia, with alliances forming on both sides.

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Suspended high above the ground on three large poles, Rasborsek disrupted the traffic flow in the eastbound lanes. Credit: Facebook/Blockade Australia.

Climate change protests, such as these, have a history of evoking mixed reactions from the public, highlighting the complexities of balancing activism with public inconveniences.

Eventually, police intervention led to the arrest of Darsh Rasborsek just before 8 AM, ending his morning protest. Nevertheless, this demonstration has reignited a conversation about climate change and the best action for raising awareness.

Key Takeaways

• Climate change protester Darsh Rasborsek caused a traffic jam in Brisbane by suspending himself from a large tripod over the Port of Brisbane Motorway, further sparking a reaction from Sunrise hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington.
• Another Blockade Australia member enacted a similar protest at the Port of Melbourne, leading to significant traffic delays and multiple arrests.
• Blockade Australia's series of protests aim to draw attention to the global climate crisis and oppose the political and economic systems they believe are harming the planet.
• The protests have caused widespread disruption and inconvenience, with many questioning the protesters' tactics and timing.

While we acknowledge that every individual has the right to fight for their cause passionately, the question remains: was this climate change protest an effective means to rally supporters and raise awareness, or did it end up alienating the very people who may have been willing to listen?

We value your input, members, and would greatly appreciate hearing your thoughts on the matter. Do you believe the actions taken by the protester can be justified? What’s your perspective on climate change protests of this nature? Do you consider them to be effective or counterproductive? Please feel free to leave a comment below!

I would love to know do these idiots work or receiving government payments if they are receiving government stop there payments it is dangerous.I say why should other workers suffer.

 

[Tipsy]

We've seen our fair share of protests and activism over the years. In Australia, climate change activism has experienced significant growth over the past decade, leading to increased awareness and policy changes.

And while we understand that people have their passions and causes to fight for, sometimes these disruptions can leave us shaking our heads. Such is the case with Sunrise presenter Natalie Barr calling out a climate change protester in the heart of Brisbane.

The notorious activist Darsh Rasborsek managed to cause quite a stir in Brisbane for two days in a row.

Rasborsek is a dedicated member of the climate change activist group Blockade Australia, a grassroots organisation working to halt the Australian coal industry. Their primary goal is to raise awareness about the devastating effects of fossil fuels on the environment and to advocate for renewable energy solutions.

Deciding to take a stand for his cause, Rasborsek suspended himself nine metres high from a giant tripod made of large poles over the Port of Brisbane Motorway. This brazen display occurred during the morning peak hour on a Tuesday—infuriating motorists trying to get to work.

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Natalie Barr calls out the protester who caused a traffic jam in Brisbane on Tuesday. Credit: Instagram/sunriseon7, Facebook/Blockade Australia.

Footage emerged of a frustrated Natalie Barr on Sunrise asking, 'The climate protesters are trying to tell everyone climate change exists, obviously an important topic, maybe not right now though in the middle of Tuesday's peak hour.'

She added, 'It's amazing how much trouble one person can cause.'

Her co-host, Matt Shirvington, commented that many commuters' day is 'ruined' due to the protest. This sentiment was echoed by many who were delayed by hours as eastbound traffic queued up for kilometres behind the blockade.

While the initial intentions of Rasborsek and Blockade Australia were to raise awareness for climate change and start a conversation about its impact on the world, the timing and execution of their protest left many frustrated, inconvenienced, and questioning their methods.

During his live-streamed protest on Blockade Australia's Facebook page, Rasborsek declared, 'I'm up here, nine metres high, traffic blocked behind me, they can't use the port which is part of the economic and political system that is destroying this country.'

He continued, 'I'm joining the fight to stop the colonial project that has devastated this planet and communities worldwide. The state organisation is what has f***ed this planet up. People think you have to pay your taxes to the government and get permission to do everything.'

Another Blockade Australia member carried out a similar protest at the Port of Melbourne the same day. Both protests sparked heated debates all over Australia, with alliances forming on both sides.

View attachment 22923

Suspended high above the ground on three large poles, Rasborsek disrupted the traffic flow in the eastbound lanes. Credit: Facebook/Blockade Australia.

Climate change protests, such as these, have a history of evoking mixed reactions from the public, highlighting the complexities of balancing activism with public inconveniences.

Eventually, police intervention led to the arrest of Darsh Rasborsek just before 8 AM, ending his morning protest. Nevertheless, this demonstration has reignited a conversation about climate change and the best action for raising awareness.

Key Takeaways

• Climate change protester Darsh Rasborsek caused a traffic jam in Brisbane by suspending himself from a large tripod over the Port of Brisbane Motorway, further sparking a reaction from Sunrise hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington.
• Another Blockade Australia member enacted a similar protest at the Port of Melbourne, leading to significant traffic delays and multiple arrests.
• Blockade Australia's series of protests aim to draw attention to the global climate crisis and oppose the political and economic systems they believe are harming the planet.
• The protests have caused widespread disruption and inconvenience, with many questioning the protesters' tactics and timing.

While we acknowledge that every individual has the right to fight for their cause passionately, the question remains: was this climate change protest an effective means to rally supporters and raise awareness, or did it end up alienating the very people who may have been willing to listen?

We value your input, members, and would greatly appreciate hearing your thoughts on the matter. Do you believe the actions taken by the protester can be justified? What’s your perspective on climate change protests of this nature? Do you consider them to be effective or counterproductive? Please feel free to leave a comment below!

When are these stupid idiot morons going to wake up.... with out CO2 everything DIES, climate change is nothing but a SCAM so certain groups can CONTROL THE PEOPLE.

 

[Macarj]

One word IDIOTS

 

[Gsr]

Honestly, these tripods can easily be taken down by several men pulling one of the legs of the tripod away from the other two legs which can be held in place by another few men or by placing a vehicle against the legs and then a couple of real men, not the pansies behind these demonstrations, could explain to these idiots that they are useless members of society. Just maybe the Federal Government could introduce Legislation to remove these grubs from receiving their dole bludging payments for 1 year for every hour they disrupt society.

I think someone should just pull one leg away from the tripod and let it fall, or just accidentally bump it with a vehicle and knock it over. Show as much consideration to the protesters as they show to the people trying to get to work, bugger all. Then if they survive the fall cut off their government payments if they are on any and throw them in gaol for at least a year to give them time to have a rethink about how pointless their actions were anyway.

 

[CatheA]

How do they put up the tripods without someone being able to stop them? They are damaging the climate more with the traffic fumes and nobody that’s stuck there being held up is going to join their cause. If they are going to climb up things or glue themselves to roads etc. the police should leave them there and direct the traffic under or around them. If they’re left there others might be less inclined to try it in future. 3 days in Brisbane and waiting to hear if they do it again today.

 

[KaraJenna]

Not a positive message re an important issue. In fact, counter-productive!
Looks more like self importance stunt to me, nothing to do with the fossil fuel issue, everything to do with 'look at me'!

 

[Loubeauxarts]

Anything that disrupts the life of everyday people is wrong, IMHO. Regardless of whether it is political agendas or Strike action by Essential Services. It is counter productive and does nothing to promote the cause.

 

[pep]

We've seen our fair share of protests and activism over the years. In Australia, climate change activism has experienced significant growth over the past decade, leading to increased awareness and policy changes.

And while we understand that people have their passions and causes to fight for, sometimes these disruptions can leave us shaking our heads. Such is the case with Sunrise presenter Natalie Barr calling out a climate change protester in the heart of Brisbane.

The notorious activist Darsh Rasborsek managed to cause quite a stir in Brisbane for two days in a row.

Rasborsek is a dedicated member of the climate change activist group Blockade Australia, a grassroots organisation working to halt the Australian coal industry. Their primary goal is to raise awareness about the devastating effects of fossil fuels on the environment and to advocate for renewable energy solutions.

Deciding to take a stand for his cause, Rasborsek suspended himself nine metres high from a giant tripod made of large poles over the Port of Brisbane Motorway. This brazen display occurred during the morning peak hour on a Tuesday—infuriating motorists trying to get to work.

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Natalie Barr calls out the protester who caused a traffic jam in Brisbane on Tuesday. Credit: Instagram/sunriseon7, Facebook/Blockade Australia.

Footage emerged of a frustrated Natalie Barr on Sunrise asking, 'The climate protesters are trying to tell everyone climate change exists, obviously an important topic, maybe not right now though in the middle of Tuesday's peak hour.'

She added, 'It's amazing how much trouble one person can cause.'

Her co-host, Matt Shirvington, commented that many commuters' day is 'ruined' due to the protest. This sentiment was echoed by many who were delayed by hours as eastbound traffic queued up for kilometres behind the blockade.

While the initial intentions of Rasborsek and Blockade Australia were to raise awareness for climate change and start a conversation about its impact on the world, the timing and execution of their protest left many frustrated, inconvenienced, and questioning their methods.

During his live-streamed protest on Blockade Australia's Facebook page, Rasborsek declared, 'I'm up here, nine metres high, traffic blocked behind me, they can't use the port which is part of the economic and political system that is destroying this country.'

He continued, 'I'm joining the fight to stop the colonial project that has devastated this planet and communities worldwide. The state organisation is what has f***ed this planet up. People think you have to pay your taxes to the government and get permission to do everything.'

Another Blockade Australia member carried out a similar protest at the Port of Melbourne the same day. Both protests sparked heated debates all over Australia, with alliances forming on both sides.

View attachment 22923

Suspended high above the ground on three large poles, Rasborsek disrupted the traffic flow in the eastbound lanes. Credit: Facebook/Blockade Australia.

Climate change protests, such as these, have a history of evoking mixed reactions from the public, highlighting the complexities of balancing activism with public inconveniences.

Eventually, police intervention led to the arrest of Darsh Rasborsek just before 8 AM, ending his morning protest. Nevertheless, this demonstration has reignited a conversation about climate change and the best action for raising awareness.

Key Takeaways

• Climate change protester Darsh Rasborsek caused a traffic jam in Brisbane by suspending himself from a large tripod over the Port of Brisbane Motorway, further sparking a reaction from Sunrise hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington.
• Another Blockade Australia member enacted a similar protest at the Port of Melbourne, leading to significant traffic delays and multiple arrests.
• Blockade Australia's series of protests aim to draw attention to the global climate crisis and oppose the political and economic systems they believe are harming the planet.
• The protests have caused widespread disruption and inconvenience, with many questioning the protesters' tactics and timing.

While we acknowledge that every individual has the right to fight for their cause passionately, the question remains: was this climate change protest an effective means to rally supporters and raise awareness, or did it end up alienating the very people who may have been willing to listen?

We value your input, members, and would greatly appreciate hearing your thoughts on the matter. Do you believe the actions taken by the protester can be justified? What’s your perspective on climate change protests of this nature? Do you consider them to be effective or counterproductive? Please feel free to leave a comment below!

 

[Robbo3006]

We've seen our fair share of protests and activism over the years. In Australia, climate change activism has experienced significant growth over the past decade, leading to increased awareness and policy changes.

And while we understand that people have their passions and causes to fight for, sometimes these disruptions can leave us shaking our heads. Such is the case with Sunrise presenter Natalie Barr calling out a climate change protester in the heart of Brisbane.

The notorious activist Darsh Rasborsek managed to cause quite a stir in Brisbane for two days in a row.

Rasborsek is a dedicated member of the climate change activist group Blockade Australia, a grassroots organisation working to halt the Australian coal industry. Their primary goal is to raise awareness about the devastating effects of fossil fuels on the environment and to advocate for renewable energy solutions.

Deciding to take a stand for his cause, Rasborsek suspended himself nine metres high from a giant tripod made of large poles over the Port of Brisbane Motorway. This brazen display occurred during the morning peak hour on a Tuesday—infuriating motorists trying to get to work.

View attachment 22922

Natalie Barr calls out the protester who caused a traffic jam in Brisbane on Tuesday. Credit: Instagram/sunriseon7, Facebook/Blockade Australia.

Footage emerged of a frustrated Natalie Barr on Sunrise asking, 'The climate protesters are trying to tell everyone climate change exists, obviously an important topic, maybe not right now though in the middle of Tuesday's peak hour.'

She added, 'It's amazing how much trouble one person can cause.'

Her co-host, Matt Shirvington, commented that many commuters' day is 'ruined' due to the protest. This sentiment was echoed by many who were delayed by hours as eastbound traffic queued up for kilometres behind the blockade.

While the initial intentions of Rasborsek and Blockade Australia were to raise awareness for climate change and start a conversation about its impact on the world, the timing and execution of their protest left many frustrated, inconvenienced, and questioning their methods.

During his live-streamed protest on Blockade Australia's Facebook page, Rasborsek declared, 'I'm up here, nine metres high, traffic blocked behind me, they can't use the port which is part of the economic and political system that is destroying this country.'

He continued, 'I'm joining the fight to stop the colonial project that has devastated this planet and communities worldwide. The state organisation is what has f***ed this planet up. People think you have to pay your taxes to the government and get permission to do everything.'

Another Blockade Australia member carried out a similar protest at the Port of Melbourne the same day. Both protests sparked heated debates all over Australia, with alliances forming on both sides.

View attachment 22923

Suspended high above the ground on three large poles, Rasborsek disrupted the traffic flow in the eastbound lanes. Credit: Facebook/Blockade Australia.

Climate change protests, such as these, have a history of evoking mixed reactions from the public, highlighting the complexities of balancing activism with public inconveniences.

Eventually, police intervention led to the arrest of Darsh Rasborsek just before 8 AM, ending his morning protest. Nevertheless, this demonstration has reignited a conversation about climate change and the best action for raising awareness.

Key Takeaways

• Climate change protester Darsh Rasborsek caused a traffic jam in Brisbane by suspending himself from a large tripod over the Port of Brisbane Motorway, further sparking a reaction from Sunrise hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington.
• Another Blockade Australia member enacted a similar protest at the Port of Melbourne, leading to significant traffic delays and multiple arrests.
• Blockade Australia's series of protests aim to draw attention to the global climate crisis and oppose the political and economic systems they believe are harming the planet.
• The protests have caused widespread disruption and inconvenience, with many questioning the protesters' tactics and timing.

While we acknowledge that every individual has the right to fight for their cause passionately, the question remains: was this climate change protest an effective means to rally supporters and raise awareness, or did it end up alienating the very people who may have been willing to listen?

We value your input, members, and would greatly appreciate hearing your thoughts on the matter. Do you believe the actions taken by the protester can be justified? What’s your perspective on climate change protests of this nature? Do you consider them to be effective or counterproductive? Please feel free to leave a comment below!

I'm surprised that someone hasn't lost it and beat the crap out of some of these idiots. Just saying.

 

[relljube]

How do they put up the tripods without someone being able to stop them? They are damaging the climate more with the traffic fumes and nobody that’s stuck there being held up is going to join their cause. If they are going to climb up things or glue themselves to roads etc. the police should leave them there and direct the traffic under or around them. If they’re left there others might be less inclined to try it in future. 3 days in Brisbane and waiting to hear if they do it again today.

Great to see the truckies get out and pull these mongrels out of the way. Should have run over them instead!

 

[Jumping Jack Flash]

I'm surprised that someone hasn't lost it and beat the crap out of some of these idiots. Just saying.

Hopefully one day (in the very near future), someone will actually do that ...... I for one, would not hesitate. In my part of Regional Victoria, justice would be swift ....

 

[Jumping Jack Flash]

Great to see the truckies get out and pull these mongrels out of the way. Should have run over them instead!

Agree with your last sentence

 

[Gsr]

So today 2 of these idiots climbed onto a stationary train carriage and attached themselves to it. Held up all the trains for hours while the police dealt with them. What a pity the train wasn’t allowed to continue on its journey with them attached to the top of a carriage, going full pelt to its destination. Would have been a hard lesson well learnt I’d say. If they want to keep doing these stupid things let there be consequences they won’t forget in a hurry.