Hundreds of anti-vax protesters take to the streets throughout Melbourne to rally in opposition to restrictions
- Anti-vax protesters march in Melbourne to rally in opposition to Covid vaccines for teenagers
- Demonstrators gathered at Parliament Home at about noon on Saturday
- Crowds chanted 'save our kids' & 'no extra mandates' throughout Melbourne CBD
- Kids aged 5 to 11 shall be eligible for Covid vaccines in Australia from Jan 10
Hundreds of anti-vax protesters have taken to the streets of Melbourne to rally in opposition to Covid-19 restrictions because the state data 51,356 new infections.
Demonstrators have gathered in Melbourne's CBD on Saturday as a part of the Save Our Kids Protest in opposition to Covid-19 vaccines for kids.
From Monday, kids aged 5 to 11 shall be eligible to obtain their Covid-19 vaccination throughout Australia.
Victoria Police lined Parliament Home steps as crowds gathered beneath whereas music blared on audio system.
Protesters braved wet circumstances to assemble within the metropolis at round noon, bearing indicators studying 'go away our kids alone' and 'palms off our children'.
Younger kids have been additionally noticed within the crowd holding indicators saying 'kids are usually not authorities experiments'.
Crowds marched from Parliament Home to Alexandra Gardens chanting 'save our kids' and 'no extra mandates' to the sound of beating drums.
A flyer for the Save Our Kids demonstration marketed an array of visitor audio system, dwell music and supplied kids's face portray.
A number of purple Australian ensign flags have been noticed within the crowd a typical function in anti-vaccination demonstrations.
One maskless protester was noticed holding an indication providing free hugs to fellow demonstrators as a person inspired the group to hug through megaphone.
Victoria Police mentioned it was conscious of a deliberate protest on Saturday and mentioned famous there have been no points with demonstrators.
'There was a extremely seen police presence to make sure there aren't any breaches of the peace and to maintain the group secure,' it mentioned.
