7am Arrested 22 times, Colette has no plans to stop protesting
Dec 5, 2023
Colette Harmsen, an environmental activist, has been arrested 22 times for protesting and is undeterred by jail time. The podcast explores her motivations, dedication to non-violent direct actions, and the recent crackdown on environmental protesting in Australia. It also discusses the impact of disruptive protests on policy change and the potential effects of stricter laws for protesters.
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Colette's Activism and Arrest
- Colette Harmsen, an environmental activist, received Tasmania's first prison sentence for protesting in over 12 years.
- She accumulated 22 arrests, leading a magistrate to sentence her to three months despite warnings.
The Tarkine Protest and Charges
- Colette Harmsen's charges stemmed from a 2021 protest at a Tarkine mining site.
- She chained herself to equipment, leading to charges of trespassing, obstruction, and non-compliance.
Transformation from Fear to Empowerment
- Initially afraid of police, Colette Harmsen's first arrest in 2009 transformed her.
- She found empowerment in locking onto equipment, shifting from fear to activism.