A climate activist has been arrested after allegedly blocking traffic to Port Botany.

Protesters suspended themselves from structures to block trucks trying to get in and out of the port.

Listener Peter told Ben Fordham it’s causing traffic gridlock in the area.

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Deputy Premier Paul Toole told Ben the penalties need to be stronger.

“They have no respect for the law … they should have stronger penalties thrown at them.”

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NSW Transport Minister David Elliott told Ben “it’s nothing short of economic vandalism”.

“I can’t imagine a fellow Australian being so selfish, self-centred and arrogant.”

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Superintendent Tim Beattie told Ben Fordham officers want to get the man down “as safely as possible”.

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