Police have shut down a protest at Sydney University yesterday as groups gathered in small numbers to protest education cutbacks and increased fees.
Protesters remained in small groups below 19 and were socially distanced.
A 34-year-old man was issued a $1000 fine for unlawful gathering after he was given several warnings to leave the area but did not comply. Image: News Corp Australia
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