A nursing union is calling on Melbourne protesters to “stop fighting for the right to overwhelm our health system” after a second day of violent demonstrations in the city.
The Victorian branch of the Australian Nursing and Midwives Federation on Tuesday made a public call on behalf of the more than 95,000 members for “common sense and voices of reason to prevail”.
“Nurses, midwives and carers are exhausted and frustrated as they watch protesters fight for their right to overwhelm our health system,” secretary Lisa Fitzpatrick said.“We condemn yesterday’s pointless violence on the CFMEU building. We praise the brave efforts of our police force. “We condemn those who created fake protest posters using our name, incorrectly, to create fraudulent legitimacy.”
The statement follows two days of violent protests against mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for the construction industry.
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