Thousands rally to end offshore detention

Refugee advocates at a Palm Sunday Rally outside the State Library in Melbourne

Source: AAP, Ellen Smith

Thousands of Australians have rallied across the country, urging the federal government to close the offshore detention centres on Manus Island and Nauru.


Refugee advocates say the large turnout shows the public attitude is changing, and political leaders need to take action.


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