'If people were less selfish and a bit more grown up, we wouldn't have to keep doing this.' Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Luke Cornelius says he is frustrated that anti-lockdown protesters continue to defy pleas for demonstrators to stay home
14 September: Victoria police defend arrest of anti-lockdown organiser despite 'the optics'Mr Cornelius urged anti-lockdown protesters to"be creative" at home in speaking out, without encouraging gatherings."All you're potentially doing is spreading the virus," he said on Friday.
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has flagged the possibility of more protests at other locations at the weekend. Four men were charged with incitement in the lead-up to last Saturday's Freedom Day rally of about 200 people, resulting in 17 arrests and more than 160 fines.
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