Aboriginal activist tells court of obligation to prevent 'slaughtered' forests
Aboriginal activist Ruth Langford testified in a Hobart court on July 9, 2026, defending her trespass charge from a January 2025 protest. Langford claimed her cultural obligation to protect 'slaughtered' forests justified her actions at the Snow Hill logging coupe. The hearing has been adjourned; a further session is set for September 24.
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Published 08 Jul 2026, 19:41 UTC · Updated 08 Jul 2026, 19:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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