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Around 1000 people took to Forrest Place on Friday to rally for Invasion Day.

Around 1000 people took to Forrest Place on Friday to rally for Invasion Day. Credit: Kelsey Reid/ Kelsey Reid

Perth Invasion Day Rally: Thousands of West Australians came together at Forrest Place to protest

The West Australian

Fri, 26 January 2024 3:58PM

Around 1000 protesters took to Forrest Place in Perth CBD on Friday to rally for Invasion Day. SEE THE PICTURES.

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