A young protester has bravely stood her ground against police while marching outside the Australian Prime Minister's mansion. 9News
The image of a young protester has gone viral after she stood her ground against police while marching outside the Australian Prime Minister's residence.
Issy, 13, was with her father outside Kirribilli House along with other protesters, who were demanding Prime Minister Scott Morrison take action on climate change. The young girl was holding a sign saying: "look at what you've left us, watch us fight it, watch us win".As police were called to the protests, they began issuing move along directions to the dozens of people blocking the entrance.
"I'm asking you and your father to cease your actions which are preventing police from opening this closed road," a Senior Constable says to the young girl."I must warn you that should you fail to comply with my direction, you may be arrested – Do you understand Issy?" Protesters react after police threaten to arrest them during a protest outside of Kirribilli House in Sydney, Thursday, December 19, 2019.
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