Federal police have issued anti-vaccine protesters an ultimatum to move on or have their personal items seized by police.
The group, who caused dramatic scenes at Parliament House and outside of the National Press Club earlier this week, have set up an illegal camp in Canberra’s parliamentary triangle.
But their hopes to remain in the capital until parliament resumes next week were dashed by ACT Police early on Friday morning, as they were ordered to move on or be removed.
Police, assisted with additional resources from the Australian Federal Police, issued the warning for the campers at around 7.30am, giving them an hour to get their stuff together.
A major police presence at the entry to the makeshift campsite was formed on Thursday to prevent additional vehicles from joining the group.
Unauthorised camping is not permitted in the parliamentary precinct of the National Capital Authority-managed land.
Three people were arrested and faced charges on Wednesday after scenes turned ugly at the campsite.
Footage shared to social media showed the crowd becoming hostile when they saw a woman being restrained by police.
The Millions March Against Mandatory Vaccination’s Convoy to Canberra that arrived on Monday had plans to “hold the line” and remain at their campsite untxjmtzywil next week.
