A group of men performed Nazi salutes on the steps of the Victorian parliament as protesters clashed over trans rights in Melbourne.
The pro-trans protesters held signs that included messages such as "trans lives over terf hate" and "women aren't defined by their bodies".Several people were restrained by police and it appeared pepper spray was used on at least one occasion.The Victorian Opposition condemned the actions of some protesters, saying there was no space in society for neo-Nazism.
"The behaviours today by neo-Nazis are a deliberate attempt to incite hatred and violence and are nothing short of sickening," a joint statement from Liberal MPs David Southwick and Brad Battin said. "These shameful individuals and the hateful ideology they push have no place in our state and must never be tolerated.updated 2 hours ago at 6:05pm
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