Australia Day Riots 2012 Lillian and Kitty By carltonnorth56 Jan 26, 2012 Tony Abbot makes comments When Tony Abbott is interviewed he makes comments about "moving on" the Aborigional tent embassy, which angers the protesters, starting the protests. Jan 26, 2012 The protests begin More than 2000 protesters gathered outside the Lobby Restaurant. Period: Jan 26, 2012 to Jan 27, 2012 Australia Day Riots 2012