Former prime minister Tony Abbott has suggested police who punched protesters yesterday should receive a commendation, and officers at future demonstrations should be armed with tear gas and rubber bullets to safeguard against the “pro-terrorist protests we’ve seen too often” on Sydney’s streets.
Police who punched protesters should be praised, says Abbott
By Daniel Lo Surdo
Speaking on 2GB, Abbott praised the “strong” police action taken against demonstrators, and the officers for “retaking control of our streets”.
“My blood has boiled for the last two years to see the way these intimidatory pro-terrorist protests have taken over our city streets, week after week, and I just think that we needed to see a bit of strength from the authorities,” Abbott said.