A rally is held outside Parliament to oppose the proposed anti-protest legislation. The “Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2025” would grant Victoria Police greater powers to unmask protesters if officers reasonably believe someone has committed or intends to commit an offence. The bill also introduces a ban on face coverings at protests except for religious, cultural or medical reasons with fines for non-compliance. Organisers say the changes threaten the right to peaceful dissent, while the government argues they are necessary to prevent violent or extremist behaviour.