Opposition Leader Arrested in Fremantle Port Strike, Government Set to Lose No-Confidence Motion

^{THE VENERABLE JAMES JAMESONSON QC}

^{SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER 2020}

THE LEADER of the Opposition, u/NGSpy, has been arrested in what is becoming an unprecedented and unfolding situation in Fremantle, Western Australia, where workers have been striking for several days.

ABC News Perth has reported that multiple strikers, including the opposition leader, were arrested for breaching curfew and and "engaging in domestic violence". The prime minister had earlier requested the President order the Australian Defence Force to assist with enforcing peace in the locality, including imposing a curfew at 7pm.

National Review understands that the opposition leader has not been charged with any offences.

SDP senator u/copecopeson has led a small gathering in Fremantle calling for the opposition leader to be released, with the senator holding a placard stating "get the f*** out [G]riffo" as other members of the group shout "recall the ADF".

The prime minister took to Twitter, seemingly to inflame the situation by stating "The shooting stops when the looting stops. The law is applicable to everyone and we should be acting in a civic manner. Our industrial relations package will be released tonight; then you can cease."

Meanwhile, the opposition leader stated that they have requested to be released, and this request is currently pending.

These events have occurred at a time of great upheaval in Canberra, with the government expected to shortly lose a vote of no confidence, with eight MPs supporting the motion and six opposing. The vote will formally close at 7pm tonight. NR

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