Politician lashes out at activist group
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An Australian politician yesterday dubbed activist group Anonymous “gutless cowards” after they warned Queensland Premier Campbell Newman to “expect us” over new laws aimed at biker gangs.
In a clip posted on YouTube by a masked person claiming to represent Anonymous Australia, Newman is singled out over the anti-gang legislation, which the speaker said could be used against anybody and was unconstitutional.
Motorcycle gangs linked to organized crime are an increasing problem across Australia and under the laws passed by Queensland state last month gang members could have an extra 15 years added to any jail sentence.
“Premier Campbell Newman has gone too far. It breaches our very human rights, liberties and our Australian constitution,” said the masked man in the video which has been viewed more than 197,000 times since it was posted on Thursday.
“The creeping fascism has already begun and the bill is already being used against everyday people like you and me.
“Campbell Newman expect us.”
Queensland Police Minister Jack Dempsey said police were investigating the clip.
“Obviously they are just gutless cowards — they have to hide behind a mask,” he said.
Newman said activists against the laws were in the minority, with most Queenslanders supporting the anti-biker legislation, as he refused to back down.
“These laws stand. They are not changing because we are determined to deal with criminal gangs,” he said.
Last month it was revealed that threats had been made against Queensland’s Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie since the laws were passed.
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