NSW moves to ban Sydney Black Lives Matter protests, Victoria Police threatens to fine organisers

Victoria Police have also announced they will likely issue infringements to the protest organisers if the event goes ahead in breach of COVID-19 social distancing rules.

Hundreds gathered in Sydney for an Australian Black Lives Matter protest on Tuesday.

Hundreds gathered in Sydney for an Australian Black Lives Matter protest on Tuesday. Source: AAP

NSW Police will apply for an injunction from the Supreme Court to stop Saturday's Black Lives Matter protests going ahead, arguing it breaches public health orders.

The announcement came as Victoria's deputy police commissioner Shane Patton confirmed organisers of the Melbourne event could be fined under COVID-19 social distancing rules if more than 20 people attend.

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