One Nation fundraiser moved from Melbourne restaurant amid planned protests
Summary
One Nation moved its Melbourne fundraiser to a secret location after the original venue canceled due to planned protests. The event was set to feature Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce, and police prepared for protests near the original site.Key Facts
- One Nation changed the fundraiser venue from Giorgio Casa in Moonee Ponds to an undisclosed place.
- The original venue canceled the event because of concerns about protests.
- The fundraiser was sold out, but attendance numbers were not shared.
- Victoria police said they knew the event moved but found no specific threats and planned a police presence for possible protests.
- Various groups, including the “Campaign against Racism & Fascism,” called for protests against the event.
- The local council warned people to avoid the area and said there would be temporary road closures.
- Earlier, a similar One Nation event in Perth faced protests with hundreds of demonstrators.
- The Australian Federal Police referred questions about the event to state police.
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