Black Lives Matter protests set to ignite across Australia

Black Lives Matter protesters are expected to flood the streets of Australia’s states and territories on Saturday – despite opposition from health authorities and governments concerned about the spread of COVID-19.

In NSW, the Supreme Court has ruled a march through the streets in Sydney is unlawful.

Organisers told the court it's likely more than 10,000 people will still attend but will have to protest on the footpaths if roads are not blocked, adding that would pose more of a risk of transmission.

In Victoria, Premier Daniel Andrews has advised people to stay away, and the state’s police have warned organisers could be fined if the protest breaches coronavirus restrictions.

An exemption has been granted for demonstrations in South Australia where there are no active cases.

In Western Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania, health officials say protests can go ahead but social distancing requirements must be maintained.

The rallies have been organised to protest Indigenous inequality as civil unrest continues across the United States after George Floyd's death at the hands of police.

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