Capsicum spray has been used by police and protesters have been detained as demonstrations outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center escalate. Follow live.
The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition, is an industry-only trade expo for the defence sector.
Although not open to the general public, tens of thousands of attendees walk through the doors, viewing hundreds of exhibits from defence companies around the world.Protesters are aiming to blockade the event and block entrance to the building. "So we're going to be having a blockade, we're going to be disrupting people coming and going from this convention," spokesperson Jasmine Duff told the ABC."To demand that people be arrested by citizens is implying violence against people going about their lawful business – I know these people talk about ethics and morals, well I think it's ethical to supply the brave sailors, soldiers and aviators of the Australian Defence Force," he said.
Good morning and thank you for joining us in our live coverage of the ongoing protests in Melbourne's CBD. There have been clashes between police and a large group of protesters outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre where the biennialPolice and protesters are expected to remain on scene in large numbers throughout the conference.
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