Australia: Heavy police presence in Melbourne in anticipation of anti-vaccine mandate protests

Australia: Heavy police presence in Melbourne in anticipation of anti-vaccine mandate protests

Military-style police vehicles could be seen parked on streets as police patrolled parks, arresting people who didn't comply with coronavirus restrictions.

Anti-lockdown and anti-vaccine protesters had planned large gatherings across Melbourne on Saturday but were mostly thwarted by police patrols in the city.

Starting on Friday, employees on Victoria's Authorised Worker list - which includes essential services and many other businesses - must have their first vaccine shot and be fully vaccinated by November 26.