Extinction Rebellion protester Eric Herbert was given two $100 fines for offences committed in Fyshwick ahead of the 2021 federal budget

Alex Crowe
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Updated May 11 2021 - 6:18pm, first published 11:05am
Eric Herbert chained to a BMW Comcar, preventing it from leaving the Fyshwick compound early on Tuesday morning. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Eric Herbert chained to a BMW Comcar, preventing it from leaving the Fyshwick compound early on Tuesday morning. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Serial activist Eric Herbert told ACT Chief Magistrate Lorraine Walker that he would "accept whatever [sentence] you give me and whatever consequences are appropriate" during his appearance in two charges resulting from the Extinction Rebellion protest in Fyshwick on Tuesday morning.

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Alex Crowe

Alex Crowe

Science and Environment Reporter

Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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