Police are making dozens of arrests across Melbourne as anti-lockdown protesters continue to turn out in large numbers despite a massive police presence. 9News
A number of protesters have reportedly travelled into Melbourne to take part, in defiance of border bans.
It comes after protests in Melbourne's CBD yesterday were crushed by authorities, with police outnumbering the attendees. Today, organisers didn't reveal locations for today's protests until 20 minutes before they were due to start in an effort to outsmart police.A well-known anti-lockdown activist called police "dogs" as he was arrested at Queen Victoria market earlier today.
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