The presence of Hezbollah flags at a pro-Palestinian protest in Melbourne has raised alarm, with a federal minister warning of visa cancellations for those seeking to incite discord in Australia.
Federal Liberal frontbencher James Paterson said the presence of Hezbollah flags at a pro-Palestinian protest was "disturbing" as the home affairs minister warned of visa cancellation s for anyone seeking to incite "discord" in Australia . The rally in Melbourne formed part of a national day of action for Gaza, with thousands of people also taking to the streets in Sydney and other cities.
but there are reasons to be cheerful and optimistic and hopeful." Some attendees stood under umbrellas with the colours of the Palestinian flag and the protest slogan "free Palestine from the river to the sea" around the edge. Darebin protester Margaret, who did not wish for her full name to be used, said she had attended many of the protests and was glad to come out despite the rain.
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