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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

Victorian premier accuses pro-Palestine protesters of bringing ‘violence, homophobia and antisemitism’ to Labor conference

Placards are seen as activists gather during a pro-Palestine rally outside the 2024 Victorian Labor state conference in Melbourne on Saturday
Placards are seen as demonstrators gather during a pro-Palestine rally outside the 2024 Victorian Labor state conference in Melbourne on Saturday. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP

The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has accused pro-Palestinian protesters of bringing “violence, homophobia and antisemitism to the front door of state conference”.

On Saturday morning, ahead of speeches by Allan and the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, a group of protesters entered the Moonee Valley Racecourse building and began chanting outside the conference room filled with MPs, unionist and other rank-and-file members.

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