Residents from the nine public housing towers in Melbourne that are under Australia’s strictest coronavirus lockdown are demanding restrictions be eased and the heavy police precence be withdrawn.
“Voices from the Blocks watched in horror last night as food, medicine, and essentials like nappies and baby formula were suddenly confiscated by authorised officers,” a statement issued by the coalition on Tuesday morning read.
"We are currently working with the parties involved to make sure food and other supplies are being provided without further interruption," a DHHS spokesperson said. “The community of the North Melbourne, Flemington and Kensington estates have shown up over the last three days offering translations when there were no interpreters, culturally appropriate food, and much needed medicine," it said.“Voices from the Blocks know that there needs to be trust between the people and relevant authorities for health initiatives to be effective.”
2. For the Victorian Government to withdraw all 500 Police and Authorised Officers from the inside of all the public housing estates
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