Tense scenes, ugly threats over proposed pandemic legislation for Victoria

Protesters outside Victorian State Parliament in Melbourne

Protesters outside Victorian State Parliament in Melbourne Source: AAP

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Opponents to the bill are concerned about Victoria's Premier and Health Minister having the power to declare a pandemic and with this anger, came violent threats.

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