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Victorian Premier Condemns Left-Wing Protest Violence, Stands by Safety of City

‘The people that came to pick a fight with police were the issue-motivated people on the left,’ said North West Metro police commander Wayne Cheesman.
Victorian Premier Condemns Left-Wing Protest Violence, Stands by Safety of City
Riot police confront left-wing agitators who joined a counter protest against the "March for Australia" rally against current immigration policy in Melbourne, Australia on Oct. 19, 2025. AAP Image/Jay Kogler
Monica O’Shea
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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has described incidents spurred by agitators at a counter-rally in Melbourne on Oct. 19 as unacceptable.

A group from a counter-protest crowd who were opposing the March for Australia rally against immigration policy were allegedly responsible for pelting police with rocks, glass, and fruit, leaving two officers injured.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]