Pro-Palestine Protesters Disrupt Myer's Christmas Window Unveiling
A scaled-back event in Melbourne sees heightened security and political tensions as protesters voice opposition.
- Pro-Palestine protesters targeted Myer's annual Christmas window unveiling, leading to a subdued event in Melbourne's CBD.
- The protest was initially called off, but a small group still gathered, chanting against consumerism and highlighting the plight of Gazans.
- Premier Jacinta Allan criticized the protesters, calling them 'morons' and rejecting calls for a protest permit system in Victoria.
- Victoria Police maintained a strong presence to ensure safety, as the event proceeded without the usual fanfare.
- Australia recently shifted its stance at the UN, supporting a resolution recognizing Palestinian sovereignty, marking a significant political development.