Anti-lockdown protests have begun in Melbourne for the third weekend in a row, despite warnings from police and health authorities to stay at home. 9News
"We will continue to take the same swift and firm action against those who choose to blatantly ignore the directions, and our investigations will continue."At least three rallies are expected to occur this weekend including two today and another one tomorrow.
Police will be keeping a close eye on supermarkets, with a small group planning to carry out a protest in the aisles.Premier Daniel Andrews addressed the protests in his daily coronavirus press conference yesterday, saying the rallies were "illegal and irresponsible" and police would "deal" with anyone who failed to heed warnings not to attend.
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