Marches have kicked-off once again in Melbourne as other cities brace for protests against vaccine mandates and Covid rules.
“So we’ve always taken an approach that we will facilitate protests, if need be, we should certainly support that.
“But what I ask is that people in those protests do the right thing. And it’s always the minority that make it very difficult for us in the public. So please do the right thing. Respect the law. And hopefully, in the next few months, we will get back to a little bit more normality.” Queensland police warned of a “large-scale gathering” in a separate media release earlier on Saturday morning as part of a “co-ordinated protest” across the country.
“Businesses and members of the public are advised there may be traffic delays in the area as a result and should plan their trips accordingly,” Queensland Police Service said in a statement.In Melbourne protesters caused traffic problems in the CBD.However, thousands of people in the state continue to protest against the government mandate and Premier Daniel Andrews.Some signs bore the symbol of the cross with one saying: “In the name of God, for our and your freedoms”.
“If they are tough, everyone needs to videotape it, that is grievous bodily harm which is seven years in jail,” she said.Members of the crowd held signs saying “free hugs” urging protesters to come and hug them during the march.It comes as Victoria records 1504 new Covid-19 cases and seven deaths as the government pushes for 750,000 eligible people to get their booster dose.
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