Protests over plans to close remote communities

Rallies have been held around Australia to protest against WA government plans to close remote Aboriginal communities.

At the Melbourne rally

Thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest the WA government's proposal to close some remote Aboriginal communities.

Rallies are being held around Australia.

In Melbourne, protestors have blocked a major city intersection.

Van Nguyen spoke to Sacha Payne from the rally.

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