Australia NewsArrests at Melbourne Anti-Lockdown ProtestSavePrintPolice officers and soldiers patrol Treasury Gardens as they enforced strict lockdown laws in Melbourne, Australia on Aug. 5, 2020.William West/ AFP via Getty ImagesAAP9/12/2020|Updated: 9/12/2020At least three people have been detained by police and others have been told to move on during a peaceful COVID-19 anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne.Some walkers on the shores of the city’s Yarra River on Sept 12 stopped and displayed signs, including “I am just exercising my human rights”.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesThousands of Victorian Residents told to Leave Before Sunset as Massive Fire SpreadsJan 25, 2026Father of Canadian Backpacker Says She Wouldn’t Want to See Dingoes CulledJan 25, 2026Australia Day Unity Call amid Celebrations and ProtestsJan 25, 2026Astronaut Reaches for Stars with Major HonourJan 25, 2026Related TopicsMELBOURNEpeaceful protestarrestsAnti-government ProtestVictoria state government
