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Other movements

The 'Other movements' section contains actions, protests and rallies which, by their nature, don't fit neatly into any of the other categories and because they're not sustained campaigns or because they're once off events; don't justify having their own categories.

Many events listed here will be categorised as appropriate; for example: Iran, Bangladesh and Ukraine. Many other campaigns will have crossovers with the actions listed here.

Defend Dissent rally

Defend Dissent rally

A coalition of groups and organisations, under the banner of the Defend Dissent Coalition, rally in opposition to the Victorian Government’s proposed anti masking, anti protest laws. Speakers include Gabrielle de Vietri of the Greens, independent Senator Lidia Thorpe and Jordan van den Lamb of the Victorian Socialists. 20 March 2025. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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Bangladeshi protest in Melbourne

Bangladeshi protest in Melbourne

Hundreds of people, mostly from the Bangladesh diaspora, protest in Melbourne following the violent crackdown on student protesters in Bangladesh by its government. 4 August 2024. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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Housing and renters rights rally

Housing and renters rights rally

Housing rights and renters advocates rally in Melbourne's inner north to demand rent price controls, greater rights and protections for tenants and more investment in public housing. Speakers included Adam Bandt and Gabrielle de Vietri of the Greens, and Jordan van...

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Accessible tram stops rally

Accessible tram stops rally

Disability rights and accessibility advocates rally to call for accessible tram stops on Sydney Rd. 17 July 2023. Speakers included City of Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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Solidarity with the people of Iran

Solidarity with the people of Iran

People gather in Melbourne, their thousands, for a second rally in a week to stand in solidarity with the Iranian protests. Speakers included Janet Rice of the Greens. 29 September 2022. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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