Anti-lockdown protesters gather outside public buildings. 9News
have gathered outside public buildings across NSW and Queensland, with a small protest also happening in Melbourne.rules outside places including the NSW Parliament in Macquarie Street, and Waverley Council Chambers in Bondi, with several arrests made.
While there were just a handful of people at some locations, one of the biggest crowds turned up at Fairfield Council, which is one of Sydney's hotspots in the city's west.Police speak to gathered protesters outside NSW Parliament. Other demonstations took place outside council chambers. More crowds of protesters gathered at Lismore and Ballina Council buildings in northern NSW, as well as at Port Macquarie near Newcastle.
Police stations and other government buildings were also a target for protesters, who were met by a large police presence.Queensland parliament was put into lockdownHundreds also gathered at the City of Gold Coast Chambers and stood with their backs to the door.Police swarmed the area, with a number of officers also patrolling the scene on horseback.The protests come a few weeks after a rally attended by thousands in Melbourne turned violent.despite NSW Police warning against it.
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