​​'Free Palestine': Four scale roof of Australia's Parliament to unfurl banners​

Protesters unfurl black banners
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Protesters unfurl black banners

Pro-Palestine supporters climbed up the roof of Australia’s Parliament House on Thursday. According to the CCTV footage, four people wearing dark clothes unfurled black banners and chanted 'Free Palestine' slogans.


'Free Palestine,' chanted protesters
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'Free Palestine,' chanted protesters

Four protesters supporting Palestine stood defiantly on the roof of Australia's Parliament House in Canberra. They were dressed in dark clothing and unfurled black banners, one of which read "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free." This bold act was captured by security cameras. (Image source: Reuters)

Security breach at Parliament House
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Security breach at Parliament House

A close-up of a black banner unfurled by the protesters shows bold white text sharply contrasting with the dark fabric, making their message clear and prominent against the backdrop of the Parliament House roof. (Image source: Reuters)

Security removes banners
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Security removes banners

Security personnel can be seen on the roof of the Parliament House, carefully removing the banners left by the protesters. This image captures the effort to restore normalcy after the dramatic protest. (Image source: Reuters)

Protestors taken into custody
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Protestors taken into custody

The four protesters were taken away by police after packing up their banners. This image captures the moment of their arrest, highlighting the consequences of their actions. (Image source: Reuters)

Prime Minister condemns 'not peaceful' protest
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Prime Minister condemns 'not peaceful' protest

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the protest and emphasised the importance of peaceful protest in society. "Those responsible should feel the full force of the law. Peaceful protest has an important place in our society, but this was not a peaceful protest," he said. His stern expression reflects the gravity of the situation. (Image source: AFP)

Shadow Minister reacts on social media
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Shadow Minister reacts on social media

A screenshot of the social media post by Shadow Home Affairs spokesperson James Paterson, calling for an investigation into the security breach. This image captures the broader political and public reaction to the incident. (Image source: X)

Senator Fatima Paymen quits
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Senator Fatima Paymen quits

Earlier, Senator Fatima Payman, formerly of the ruling Labor Party, announced her decision to quit and sit as an independent over the government's stance on Palestine. Seeing our government’s apathy towards the greatest injustice of our time makes me question the party’s direction,” she said at a news conference. (Image source: Reuters)

A family in the forecourt
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A family in the forecourt

A holidaying family from Queensland poses for a photograph in the forecourt of the Australian Parliament House. In the background, the protest banner is visible, juxtaposing a moment of normalcy with the dramatic events unfolding. (image source: Reuters)

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