Warning: newscorp (sorry, they’re the only ones covering it at the moment)

  • Baku@aussie.zoneOPEnglish
    111·
    2 months ago

    I don’t generally protest, but this seems like one of the better ones we’ve had here recently.

    I probably won’t join, but I probably will go and laugh about how 2000 cops armed head to toe in riot gear get scared and try to kill people. I’m calling it now. Somebody’s gonna die or get seriously injured

    E:

    It seems that they’ve invoked the terrorism act, and also the weapons control act and declared the area around MCEC a designated area from yesterday until the 15th. Basically, if you enter this area, to protest or not, you can be searched, including your bags, or car, or “anything in the possession or control of the person”. They can use “as much force as is necessary”, and they can also tell you to take off any head coverings or fuck off. If you don’t, that’s a crime. If you don’t take off half your clothing, that’s a crime. If you refuse a pat down, that’s a crime.

    Sounds like something out of a futuristic dystopian movie.

    Cite: Public notice: Melbourne from 6 - 15 September 2024

    • eureka@aussie.zoneEnglish
      5·
      2 months ago

      Sounds like something out of a futuristic dystopian movie.

      spoiler

      I haven’t seen a terrorism act invoked in my state but police have called a few designated areas this year and they bring the cavalry mounted troops to most protests.

      I’m calling it now. Somebody’s gonna die or get seriously injured

      Big ten-thousands protests generally try to be more big-tent than radical, so as eager as police are to make a show of force against anti-military protesters, my bet is that it will be limited to shoving. But honestly, I won’t be shocked if your call turns out right.

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
      4·
      2 months ago

      sounds like they are worried about suicide bombers

      do you remember a short while ago gov made an announcement about having credible tips about a terrorist attack in the near future?

      • Baku@aussie.zoneOPEnglish
        1·
        2 months ago

        That’s probably the optimistic way to look at it. I don’t feel so sure that’s the only reason for pulling 2000 cops from every corner of the state though

    • DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.comEnglish
      1·
      2 months ago

      Jesus. I hope all the fuckery is done by the 16th. MCEC is the only place I can park when I have to go into our city office.

      • Baku@aussie.zoneOPEnglish
        1·
        2 months ago

        Parking at your local train station, tram stop, bus stop, or park and ride isn’t an option? Not even driving to one nearby with better service?

        • DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.comEnglish
          1·
          2 months ago

          Unfortunately not. I need to park nearby in case I have to go to another one of our work locations out west. Public transport isn’t an option for those locations, and I need my vehicle.