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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Henry Belot and Josh Taylor

Police remove homophobic banners hung over Melbourne highway targeting Labor MP Julian Hill

Labor MP Julian Hill
‘I always have and always will stand up for everyone in the Bruce electorate, no matter their faith, ethnicity or who they are,” says Labor MP Julian Hill. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian

Police have removed two offensive and homophobic banners targeting Labor MP Julian Hill that were hung over a major Melbourne highway on Friday morning.

The banners prompted bi-partisan condemnation and were described by Victoria police as an example of “hate-based behaviour” that would not be tolerated.

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