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PM backs farmers' fight against vegans

Andrew Tillett
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondent

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The states are under growing pressure to strengthen their trespass laws to stop vegan activists storming onto farms and meatworks after Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared the Commonwealth government was willing to back graziers against "green-collar criminals".

Vegan protesters block one of Melbourne's busiest intersections. Zach Hope

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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