Thousands rally in Brisbane against COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccinations on Saturday.Credit:Jocelyn Garcia
As at 3pm the protest was still continuing.
Earlier on Saturday,Health Minister Yvette D’Ath called on everyone to get vaccinated.
“If you’re going to come out today,instead of protesting,how about lining up for a vaccine. That’s what we need,” she said.
“We need to ensure our economy can open up,that we can protect our community.
The rally began in the Botanic Gardens.Credit:Seven News
“Those who champion freedom. There is no better freedom than having everyone vaccinated so that our economy can be fully operational again,that we can open our borders,that we can open international borders.
“So my message to protesters is today is not the day to be going out and to be arguing against the vaccination or our response to COVID-19 that was what has kept us safe.”