Supporters rally for Ark Tribe's freedom
More than 200 people rallied at Elizabeth Magistrates Court in support of the latest victim of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC), South Australian construction worker, Ark Tribe in June.
Local unions closed ranks around Mr Tribe who faces up to six months jail for allegedly failing to attend a compulsory interrogation by the ABCC in 2008.
Speaking at the rally as Mr Tribe appeared before the court for the first time, CFMEU SA Secretary, Martin O'Malley said local workers, including nurses, ambulance officers, truck drivers and construction workers had pledged their support for Mr Tribe.
"Unions, representing nurses, ambulance officers, transport workers and construction workers, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Ark Tribe in the fight against the ABCC charges," Mr O'Malley said.
Ark Tribe will be in court again on August 11.
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