Australian police overreact with aboriginal peaceful protest
Aboriginal activists accused Mr Abbott of inciting racial riots and demanded an apology. One of the founders of the embassy, Michael Anderson, said Mr Abbott’s comments were disrespectful. “He said the Aboriginal embassy had to go, we heard it on a radio broadcast,” he said. “We thought no way, so we circled around the building.” He said the protesters wanted the leaders to clarify their position and whether Mr Abbott was serious about removing the embassy. “You’ve got 1000 people here peacefully protesting and to make a statement about tearing down the embassy – it’s just madness on the part of Tony Abbott,” Mr Anderson said. “What he said amounts to inciting racial riots.” He defended the actions of protesters and said police overreacted to the situation. Read more: Herald Sun
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