Yesterday
saw the first application of Paul Harriss’ Workplaces (Protection from Protesters) Act 2014 when protesters were directed
to leave a workplace pursuant to sec 11 of the Act.
Petrarch’s Bookshop and author Quentin Beresford
were holding a book launch at the Tailrace Function Centre in Launceston when
three protesters acting contrary to the provisions of sec 8 entered a
business premise with the aim of hindering or obstructing a business activity.
The activity of promoting and selling the book The Rise and Fall of Gunns meant
the premises fell within the broad definition of business premises contained in
sec 5 which includes premises used as a shop, market or warehouse.
Minister Harriss was unavailable for comment on the initial
success of his controversial legislation.
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