'There was an issue where that male tried to leave against instructions.' 9News
Documents received by residents say the "detention directions" apply from 3.30pm on Saturday July 4, to the same time on Saturday July 18.Victoria's virus cases continue to grow, with more than 70 more recorded yesterday.Mark Feenane from the Victorian Public Tenants Association questioned why the lockdown came suddenly, unlike some others across Australia where people were given adequate warning strict measures would come into place.
He said some people have called a helpline but have not got an answer, and he hopes police will be sensitive to the anxiety tenants have.READ MORE:"Hopefully people are getting out to them in their own languages so they can explain it and they can talk about what the testing process involves so that the tenants are prepared to engage rather than just say, 'no,"
"We've got lots of wet meals, casseroles, roast chicken and vegetables," Crickette Derjeu from FareShare, said. "For me to sit here and say people in the community are not upset about this – I'd be lying," he said.
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