Anti-budget protest descends on Brisbane Australia

Sunday, May 18, 2014

An anti-budget protest descended on Brisbane, Australia today in response to this past Tuesday's federal budget. Among the speakers at the pre-march rally were Australian Labor Party (ALP) senator Claire Moore and former Australian Democrats senator — and current Queensland Greens convenor — Andrew Bartlett.

Mr. Bartlett conveyed to the crowd that the Australian Greens would do everything in their power to block the budget legislation in parliament. Senator Moore was not heard stating similar of the ALP but spoke passionately against the budget.

Former Australian Democrats senator Andrew Bartlett talking to an ABC reporter prior to the March in May 2014 in Brisbane Australia.
Image: Patrick Gillett.

A protestor holds a sign which states "A FAIR GO JUST FAIR GONE".
Image: Patrick Gillett.

A protestor holding a sign depicting Tony Abbott's "budgey smugglers" on fire.
Image: Patrick Gillett.

Cameramen from the ABC and Channel Ten.
Image: Patrick Gillett.

Andrew Bartlett addressing the crowd.
Video: Patrick Gillett.

Claire Moore.
Video: Patrick Gillett.

Protestors during the march.
Image: Patrick Gillett.

Anonymous during the march.
Image: Patrick Gillett.

Protestors during the march.
Image: Patrick Gillett.

Near the end of the march.
Image: Patrick Gillett.

An photographer wearing a Guy Fawkes mask at the march.
Image: Patrick Gillett.

A sign reads "'Everyone* need to share the burden' - Tony Abott *the poor".
Image: Patrick Gillett.

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