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One Nation fundraiser relocated in Melbourne after venue cites protest concerns
One Nation moved a sold-out fundraising event from a Moonee Ponds bistro to an undisclosed Melbourne location. The venue acted after police raised concerns about planned protest activity. Party officials said the event would proceed but did not disclose attendance figures.
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One Nation relocated a planned fundraising event in Melbourne after the original venue withdrew. The event had been scheduled at Giorgio Casa, a bistro in Moonee Ponds, and was expected to feature party leader Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce. A party spokesperson told Guardian Australia on Friday that Victorian police had expressed concern about protest activity.
The spokesperson added that the event remained sold out but would not confirm expected attendance. Victoria police said officers were not aware of any threats and that the venue made the decision independently.
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