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Protesters tell Abbott government, “Stop being shit.”

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The numbers were down on the first March In March rally of a year ago, but those that gathered at Sydney Town Hall were loud and vocal in their views.

Australian Greens leader Senator Christine Milne being interviewed before the March In March rally took place in Sydney.

Australian Greens leader Senator Christine Milne being interviewed before the March In March rally took place in Sydney.

A man dressed as a 'bankster' at the Sydney March In March rally.

A man dressed as a ‘bankster’ at the Sydney March In March rally.

One of the March In March attendees with a pointed message for the Abbott government.

One of the March In March attendees with a pointed message for the Abbott government.

Indigenous activist and poet Ken Canning addressing the March In March rally at Town Hall in Sydney.

Indigenous activist and poet Ken Canning addressing the March In March rally at Town Hall in Sydney.

The March In March rally heads down George Street, Sydney.

The March In March rally heads down George Street, Sydney.

The March In March rally heads down George Street, Sydney.

The March In March rally heads down George Street, Sydney.

The March In March rally heads down George Street, Sydney.

The March In March rally heads down George Street, Sydney.

A rally attendee making his opinion known of Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt.

A rally attendee making his opinion known of Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt.

March In March, Sydney

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Approximately 12,000 protesters came together at Belmore Park in Sydney today to voice their displeasure at the policies of Tony Abbott’s government.

Speaking out against the mistreatment of asylum seekers, media ownership concentration, the government’s refusal to recognise same sex marriage and other issues, the protesters joined others across Australia who demonstrated in other cities and towns in a national weekend of action

Thunder and rain threatened to disrupt the Sydney event, but the crowd remained and then grew when the weather cleared.

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Billy Bragg at March In March rally, Sydney, Australia

Billy Bragg at March In March rally, Sydney, Australia

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After speeches from Cat Rose, Wendy Bacon and others as well as three songs and a speech from singer and activist Billy Bragg, the crowd made their way along Broadway to Victoria Park amid cheers from pedestrians and car horn honks of support from passing motorists.

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