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Australia Day riots - by Sian

  • 1. a protest was sparked by comments made by Mr Abbott

    1. a protest was sparked by comments made by Mr Abbott
    a protest was sparked by comments made by Mr Abbott about "moving on" the Aboriginal tent embassy. "I think the indiginous people of australia can be very proud of the respect in which they are held by every australian, and yes i think a lot has changed since then and it is probably time to move on from that" says Mr Abbott
  • 2. Violent protests by over 200 protesters

    2. Violent protests by over 200 protesters
    Violent protests by over 200 protesters outside the Lobby Restaurant where Ms Gillard and Tony Abbott were presenting the National Emergency Medals
  • 3. Ms Gillard's federal police escort decided to rush the Prime Minister from the event

    3. Ms Gillard's federal police escort decided to rush the Prime Minister from the event
  • 4. Julia Gillard stumbled

    4. Julia Gillard stumbled
    Julia Gillard stumbled as she is dragged from the restaurant to waiting car
  • 5. violent clashes between the 50 police and angry crowd

    5. violent clashes between the 50 police and angry crowd
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  • 6. Julia Gillards shoe is held as a trophy

    6. Julia Gillards shoe is held as a trophy
    Julia Gillards shoe is held as a trophy by protesters