The Ethiopian Consul General Graham Romanes told SBS's Luke Waters that police have divided the Ethiopian community and caused suspicion amongst the broader community. by not allowing the screening, which he helped organise.
He made the accusations shortly before offending Ethiopia's minority Oromo community by denying any human rights abuse took place under Mr Zenawi's rule.
Police Inspector Bernie Jackson the decision was made on the basis of safety, as they were not informed soon enough to carry out the relevant checks at the proposed spot of Federation Square.
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