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Victorian premier slams potential tennis disruption

Good afternoon and some news that has just arrived at Melbourne Park for you.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has criticized any possible plans by protesters to disrupt the Australian Open men's singles final on Sunday afternoon.

It comes as rumors have been circulating around the tennis venue for days that some Australia Day protesters were planning to disrupt proceedings on Sunday, January 26.

Protests have been planned for Melbourne's CBD, but organizers have said there are no plans to reach Melbourne Park and they will follow the same route used in the past.

Allan, however, called any attempt to cause trouble at tennis “disgusting” before adding that a large police presence will be seen in the city and at the tennis venue to control the crowds.

About 30,000 people are expected to take to the streets on Australia Day amid protests.

Allan called on all parties to show respect, regardless of their stance, on Australia Day.

“I think we can all find space in our hearts to respect and understand him,” the prime minister said.

'Respect also goes both ways. We have to make sure that those who want to recognize the day in their own way have the space to do so.”

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