Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) | Hansard source

The government supports the right to lawful peaceful protest. However, non-violent civil disobedience goes far beyond mere protest. It may include refusing to pay income tax or child support, rejecting road rules, failing to adhere to planning regulations or the obstructing of industry transport and business activities in a way that creates health and safety risks. The government cannot endorse the deliberate refusal to follow rules put in place for the wellbeing and protection of the Australian community at large.