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.

Protesters are seen at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. Source: AAP

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Across the country, protesters took to the streets in solidarity with Victorian demonstrators, with organisers dubbing the movement 'Freedom Day'.

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