Scott Morrison asks people not to break coronavirus social-distancing rules by attending Black Lives Matter protests this weekend, telling them to 'find a better way' of expressing themselves.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has asked people not to break coronavirus social-distancing rules by attending Black Lives Matter protests this weekend, telling them to "find a better way" of expressing themselves."I say to them: don't go," Mr Morrison said.
"Our message is very clear that the health risks of gathering in such large numbers and into close proximity are real.The Prime Minister urged anyone thinking of attending to remember the "sacrifices" others had made during the coronavirus restrictions, including the cancellation of group commemorations for Anzac Day and limited gatherings at funerals.
Mr Morrison said it was "important" people had the right to protest, but that the potential consequences outweighed the risk of spreading the virus. "I said at the outset that we had to deal with this crisis in a way consistent with our values and who we are as Australians and that is true," he said.As well as protests earlier in the week and one in Canberra on Friday, more rallies are planned in many of the major capital cities over the weekend.
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