Four Goolengook state forest logging protesters escaped convictions,
fines and court costs yesterday after a magistrate found they had been
motivated by "higher ideals"
The men were charged with hindering or obstructing a forest operation.
Magistrate Clive Alsop said the protesters were motivated by conservation
concerns and not their own "self-interest, greed or desire to
hurt".
"It would not be appropriate for any of these young men to leave
court today with a conviction".
The men were released on three-month good behaviour
bonds.
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