One Nation fundraiser moved due to planned protest activity
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- One Nation has relocated a fundraising event in Melbourne to an undisclosed location after the original venue, Giorgio Casa, withdrew due to planned protest activity.
- Police stated they were unaware of specific threats, attributing the decision to the venue.
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One Nation planned a fundraising event in Melbourne, which was moved to an undisclosed location after the original venue withdrew due to planned protest activity. Police stated they were unaware of specific threats.
One Nation has been forced to move a planned fundraising event to an undisclosed location in Melbourne after the venue decided not to hold it due to planned protest activity. The event was due to be attended by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce.
A spokesperson for the party told Guardian Australia on Friday that it would move the fundraiser from Giorgio Casa, a bistro in Moonee Ponds, after Victorian police expressed “concern about protest activity at the event”.
The One Nation spokesperson added the event was “sold out” but would not confirm how many people were expected to attend.
A spokesperson for Victoria police said officers were not aware of any threats made towards the event and the decision not to hold the event was made by the venue.
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- What is the new undisclosed location of the fundraiser?
- What specific protest activities were planned?
- How many people were expected to attend the sold-out event?
- What are the specific concerns of Victoria police regarding protest activity?
