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 ArticlesPrime Minister, Opposition Leader’s Private Phone Numbers Published OnlineOct 14, 2025Gunman’s Wild, Violent Crime Spree Ends in Hotel LobbyOct 14, 2025Feet up for PM Before Hotly Anticipated Trump MeetingOct 11, 2025Court Blocks Planned Pro-Palestine Protest at Sydney Opera HouseOct 08, 2025Related TopicsMELBOURNEpeaceful protestarrestsAnti-government ProtestVictoria state government