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Dozens of anti-lockdown protesters arrested in Australian cities

Protesters are seen at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Saturday, September 5, 2020. Anti lockdown protests are planned at various locations in Melbourne CBD, including the Shrine of Remembrance.  (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Protesters are seen at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Saturday, September 5, 2020. Source: AAP

Unmasked protesters have been arrested in Melbourne on Saturday where hundreds gathered in defiance of the city's COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Across the rest of the country people congregated in solidarity rallies, with organisers calling the movement "Freedom Day".



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