‘Allow People to Make Their Own Choice’: Former Australian PM on Melbourne Protests

‘Allow People to Make Their Own Choice’: Former Australian PM on Melbourne Protests
Police arrest construction workers and demonstrators with tear gas on the steps of the Shrine of Remembrance during a protest against Covid-19 regulations in Melbourne, Australia, on Sept. 22, 2021. William West/AFP via Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott is urging authorities to let Australians make their own decision on whether to take the vaccine, amid ongoing protests in Melbourne involving thousands of Victorians against government-mandated COVID-19 restrictions.

“I don’t think anyone should break the law, but I can certainly understand people resenting what they see as bad laws and wanting to protest against them,” he told the  Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) “Australia’s Heartland with Tony Abbott” podcast.
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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