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Victoria Premier Condemns Violence at Anti-Immigration Rally

10/22/2025

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Premier Jacinta Allan (Premier of Victoria) condemned counter-protesters at a Melbourne anti-immigration rally.
Two police officers were hospitalized after clashes where rocks and bottles were thrown.
Allan announced plans for new laws to ban masks at protests.
Anneke Demanuele, rally organizer, said police caused most violence and disputed accusations.
In Dublin, protests over an alleged assault by an asylum seeker led to clashes with police amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment.

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Premier Jacinta Allan (Premier of Victoria) condemned counter-protesters at a Melbourne anti-immigration rally.
Two police officers were hospitalized after clashes where rocks and bottles were thrown.
Allan announced plans for new laws to ban masks at protests.
Anneke Demanuele, rally organizer, said police caused most violence and disputed accusations.
In Dublin, protests over an alleged assault by an asylum seeker led to clashes with police amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment.