An unlikely group of protesters fear Victoria’s power bill is a threat to private landowners. Here’s what we know

A man stands in a makeshift cage during a protest against the Allan government’s electricity bill. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

On Wednesday, an unlikely group of protesters gathered on the front steps of Victoria’s parliament to oppose a piece of legislation that, at least on the surface, appears unremarkable.

For this motley collective, which included farmers, prospectors, volunteer firefighters and animal advocates concerned about the plight of the wedge-tailed eagle, the national electricity (Victoria) amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 reform) bill is a major concern.