Victorian taxpayers have been forced to cough up tens of million of dollars for police to deal with anti-war activists who caused carnage and violence in this week's protests.
Victoria n taxpayers forced to cough up $30 million for police to patrol and manage anti-war activists protesting Land Forces Expo
Some 1,500 protesters clashed with mounted and riot police outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, with fires lit in streets and projectiles hurled. The protesters significantly dropped in numbers on Thursday and Friday, however, police were still on standby and responded to a number of incidents outside the event.
The estimated bill includes preparation and responding to the protests, providing accommodation to police brought in from across the state, meals and overtime pay. A number of officers had to receive medical treatment following the violent clashes which also saw protesters allegedly throw acid and manure at police.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan defended the decision to hold the Land Forces Expo in Melbourne, with her Treasurer suggesting the city may host it again. Picture: Newswire / Nicki Connolly
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