Thousands of Melbourne Change the Rules protesters shut down streets

Unions are claiming the federal government has overseen the largest decline in living standards in 30 years, with rallies organised in 14 centres across the nation.

housands of protesters are seen at the Change the Rules rally in Melbourne

Source: AAP

An estimated 100,000 people have flocked to Melbourne's CBD to join the Australian Council of Trades Union’s (ACTU) 'Change the Rules' march, resulting in road closures. 

The massive demonstration kicked off at 10.30am on Wednesday, with unionists and supporters meeting outside the Trades Hall in Melbourne's CBD before marching down city streets and ending at the state parliament. 

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