Colin Russell’s dedication and commitment to peacefully protecting the Arctic is admirable, and today we welcome his safe return home to Tasmania with his family, said Greens’ spokesperson Senator Peter Whish-Wilson.
“The Greens want to extend our thanks to Colin for his admirable work protecting the Arctic’s pristine environment from oil drilling.
“This has been an incredibly difficult time for the members of the Arctic 30 and their families, as they faced disproportionate and ludicrous charges in Russia and were detained in harsh conditions for months.
“The Greens called many times for the Abbott government to step in and intervene on Colin’s behalf, in line with the actions of other governments.
“We are very pleased that 2014 will begin for the Russell family with Colin back at home in Tasmania,” said Senator Whish-Wilson.
Senator Peter Whish-Wilson
