Supermarkets are limiting how many customers are allowed in their stores at any one time, shoppers now must queue at the entrance and wait to be ushered in due to COVID 19 on 12 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Food delivery riders in the CBD incorrectly wearing facemasks amid calls to stop wearing them by the federal government during COVID 19 on 12 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
City streets across the CBD are largely empty due to COVID 19 on 12 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Melbournes riverboats have been moored and locked down during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A boat motors down the Yarra River during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A homeless man sits on the banks of the Yarra River during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A homeless man sits on the banks of the Yarra River during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
With thousands of cafes and restaurants closed across Australia, the Yarra Banks are devoid of activity during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Melbournes busiest metropolitan railway station, Flinders Street Station is almost empty during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A man incorrectly wearing a facemask walks into Flinders Street Station during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A women sits alone on a tram during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Federation Square remains empty during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Federation Square remains empty during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A statue of a young girl is the only human form that stands in Federation Square during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Government CIVID-19 Social Distancing advertisements on play on a wall of Federation Square during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Federation Square remains empty during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Federation Square, in the heart of the CBD has been closed indefinitely during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
All over the city, billboards reinforce Stage 3 restrictions during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Federation Square remains empty during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A taxi stands near an empty tramstop near Federation Square during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
An empty Tram Stop outside Flinders Street Station in the CBD during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
An empty Tram Stop on Flinders Street in the CBD during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A foreign exchange worker in the CBD during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
With most avoiding the city, there are a few residents walking the streets during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A food delivery rider wearing a mask delivers take away food during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
There is a heavy police presence around Victoria enforcing the countries strictest state restrictions during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Pedestrians wearing face masks during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Two women wearing facemasks walk down Swanston Street during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A man wears a facemask on top of his head amid major PPE shortages preventing healthcare workers accessing critical equipment required for their job and the lives of others during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A man wears a facemask under his chin amid major PPE shortages preventing healthcare workers accessing critical equipment required for their job and the lives of others during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A man with a tatoo wears a facemask in the CBD during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A man wearing a mask delivers packages during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Two women wearing facemasks walk in the CBD during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A woman wears a black facemask on Swanston Street during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A man wearing a facemask talks on the phone while sitting in an empty tram during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Princes Bridge in the CBD during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
The State Theatre remains closed as all theatres, galleries and museums shut down during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
The National Gallery of Victoria has closed indefinitely during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
The National Gallery of Victoria has closed indefinitely during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A tree wearing a facemask outside of the National Gallery of Victoria during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A tree wearing a facemask outside of the National Gallery of Victoria during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
The National Gallery of Victoria has closed indefinitely during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A tree wears a facemask outside of the National Gallery of Victoria during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A tree wears a facemask on St Kilda Road during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
St KIlda Road, one of Melbourne busiest routes into the CBD remains totally unused during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A tree wears a facemask outside of the National Gallery of Victoria during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A man cycles wearing a valved gas mask during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A homelesss persons bedding in a park, a reminder of a growing problem in Melbourne during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A main thoroughfare through Melbourne, Alexandra Avenue is empty during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Normally bustling with rowers, coaches and walkers, the Yarra River Boat Sheds have been deserted during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A family out exercising during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
Normally bustling with rowers, coaches and walkers, the Yarra River Boat Sheds have been deserted during COVID 19 on 17 April, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protesters hold up signs and placards during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Over 1000 angry protesters breaking social distancing rules during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protestors on the steps of parliament fight against the lockdown laws during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police arrest a female protester during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police arrest a female protester during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police arrest a female protester during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police arrest a female protester during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protesters scuffle with police during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protesters scuffle with police during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protesters scuffle with police during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police arrest a protester during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police fight with protesters during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police fight with protesters during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police and protesters clash during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police and protesters clash during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police arrest a protester during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police and protesters clash during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police and protesters clash during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protesters hold up signs and placards during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protesters hold up signs and placards during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester argues with police during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: At least 200 Police officers look on as protesters gather outside Parliament House in Melbourne, May 10 during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester debates with police officers during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Many protesters blame 5G technology for the Coronavirus during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: At least 200 Police officers look on as protesters gather outside Parliament House in Melbourne, May 10 during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A man speaks to a crowd of over 1000 during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protesters hold up signs and placards during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Hundreds of protesters cheer during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protest organizer Craig, speaks to a crowd of over 1000 and was later arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Over 1000 protesters gather on the steps of Parliament during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A man wearing a facemask and a hood, arrives to protest and is later arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A man speaks to a crowd of over 1000 during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: The police made over 12 arrests during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: The police made over 12 arrests during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protest organizer, Craig is arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protest organizer, Craig is arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protesters yell abuse at the police during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Bloody faced protest organizer, Craig is arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protesters film and yell at police officers as they make arrests during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police clash with protesters during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police clash with protesters during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Over 200 police look on as people arrive on the steps of Parliament during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police and protesters violently clash during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police and protesters violently clash during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police and protesters violently clash during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police deploy pepper spray to disperse angry protesters during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police and protesters violently clash during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police and protesters violently clash during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police and protesters violently clash during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police and protesters violently clash during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police and protesters violently clash during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester is arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester is arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Police and protesters stand off during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protesters film and yell at police as they make arrests during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Protesters hold up signs and placards during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: At least 200 Police officers look on as protesters gather outside Parliament House in Melbourne, May 10 during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Angry scenes as protesters and police clash during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester is violently arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester is violently arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester struggles with police as he is arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester struggles with police as he is arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester struggles with police as he is arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester struggles with police as he is arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester struggles with police as he is arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester is arrested during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: After his arrest, a protester waits in a police transport vehicle during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: At least 200 Police officers look on as protesters gather outside Parliament House in Melbourne, May 10 during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A group of police violently arrest a man who has a baby in a pram during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A group of police violently arrest a man while taking his child from him during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A group of police violently arrest a man but later released him during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A group of police violently arrest a man but later released him during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A man who had a young baby with him was arrested while his wife is seen screaming for help during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester clashes with police during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester wearing a mask on the back of their head looks on as over 1000 people clash with police during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A man who had his young baby with him, is arrested and separated from his child during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A protester wearing a mask on the back of their head looks on as over 1000 people clash with police during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A man who was arrested and separated from his baby is later released by police and reunites with his wife during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A man who was arrested and separated from his baby is later released by police during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: A man who was arrested and separated from his baby is later released by police and is seen with his wife and child during COVID 19 Anti Lockdown protest at Parliament House on 10 May, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
A view of the boat ramp on the Yarra River where a sign prohibiting all recreational boating is seen with the city in the background during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
Police patrol on bicycles along the Yarra River during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A view of the city of Melbourne from the banks of the Yarra River as the CBD stands as a virtual ghost town during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A couple wearing facemasks are seen walking along the Yarra River near Flinders Street Station during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A view of a wet Southbank Promenade where restaurants and cafes have all but closed down during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A woman wearing a facemask is seen exercising on Southbank Promenade during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A mother and child play soccer at the entrance of Southgate during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
Locals are seen exercising along the Yarra River during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A woman with an umbrella walks across the Evan Walker Bridge during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A man wearing a mask and sheltering from the rain under an umbrella walks across the Evan Walker Bridge during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A view of the city of Melbourne from the Evan Walker Bridge during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
Despite recreational boating being banned under state 4 restrictions, a rower in a single scull is seen on the Yarra River during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
Despite recreational boating being banned under state 4 restrictions, a rower in a single scull is seen on the Yarra River during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
Despite recreational boating being banned under state 4 restrictions, a rower in a single scull is seen on the Yarra River during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
Despite recreational boating being banned under state 4 restrictions, a rower in a single scull is seen on the Yarra River with the Princes Bridge seen in the background during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A man without a facemask is seen being questioned by a group of police during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
Two men carry a pane of glass in the CBD during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
Melbournians in facemasks are seen in an otherwise empty Collins Street during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A view of Swanston Street as rains falls onto an empty city during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A food delivery rider is seen speeding through Swanston Street in the wet during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A food delivery rider is seen speeding through Swanston Street in the wet during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A view of a water sogged Swanston Street devoid of life during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A view of a water sogged Swanston Street devoid of life during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A view of a water sogged Swanston Street devoid of life during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
The only movement seen during a wet afternoon in Swanston Street was a police car during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A bicyclist is seen braving the rain in Swanston Street during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A bicyclist is seen braving the rain in Swanston Street during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A bicyclist is seen braving the rain in Swanston Street during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
Melbourne grinds to a halt as bleak weather sets in during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A view of a wet Swanston Street during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
Three skaters are seen walking the near empty streets in the CBD during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
A view of Collins Street as a woman wearing a facemask takes a walk and a small number of people are seen in the background during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
A view of an unused Flinders Street Station as seen from the adjacent corner on Swanston Street during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A view of Swanston Street showing all retail shops shut during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
A view of an empty Flinders Lane during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
A view of a construction site near Flinders Street Station as construction partially closed down during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
A view of a ghost like Flinders Street Station during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
The intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets are deserted during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
The busiest train station in Melbourne, only one man is seen at Flinders Street Station during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
A view of the near empty Flinders Street Station during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
A view of the near empty Flinders Street Station during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
In normal times, thousands of commuters would cross this intersection per hour. The Flinders and Swanston Street intersection is deserted during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
A view of Flinders Street during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
A view of the tram stop on Flinders Street, near the trains station during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
one retailer remains open amongst all the rest on Swanston Street during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
A view of the deserted city streets during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
A view of Swanston Street looking north as life drains from the CBD during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
A view of Swanston Street looking north as life drains from the CBD during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Stage 4 restrictions continue in Melbourne as work permits come into effect at midnight today. This comes as a further 471 new COVID-19 cases were uncovered overnight.
Alexandra Ave stands devoid of traffic during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 14 COVID related deaths including a 20 year old, marking the youngest to die from Coronavirus in Australia, and an additional 372 new cases overnight.
A large group of police are seen in the CBD during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. In just 24 hours, Melbourne will fall into the imposition of the full effect of Daniel Andrews Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions. Retailers, services, construction and many more will trade for the last time tomorrow before being forced to close for at least the next 6 weeks with many unlikely to ever reopen again. This comes as 439 new cases were uncovered overnight along with 13 deaths all of which were patients at aged care facilities.
A large group of police are seen in the CBD during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. In just 24 hours, Melbourne will fall into the imposition of the full effect of Daniel Andrews Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions. Retailers, services, construction and many more will trade for the last time tomorrow before being forced to close for at least the next 6 weeks with many unlikely to ever reopen again. This comes as 439 new cases were uncovered overnight along with 13 deaths all of which were patients at aged care facilities.
Police are seen in large numbers as we ease into Stage 4 restrictions during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. In just 24 hours, Melbourne will fall into the imposition of the full effect of Daniel Andrews Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions. Retailers, services, construction and many more will trade for the last time tomorrow before being forced to close for at least the next 6 weeks with many unlikely to ever reopen again. This comes as 439 new cases were uncovered overnight along with 13 deaths all of which were patients at aged care facilities.
Police are seen in large numbers as we ease into Stage 4 restrictions during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. In just 24 hours, Melbourne will fall into the imposition of the full effect of Daniel Andrews Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions. Retailers, services, construction and many more will trade for the last time tomorrow before being forced to close for at least the next 6 weeks with many unlikely to ever reopen again. This comes as 439 new cases were uncovered overnight along with 13 deaths all of which were patients at aged care facilities.
A view of the corner of Collins and Russel Streets during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. As Melbourne experiences its first day of Stage 4 restrictions, along with a curfew from 8pm to 5am, Premier Daniel Andrews today announced the shutdown plan for all but the most essential businesses for the next 6 weeks at least. Victoria recorded another 429 COVID-19 cases and 13 more deaths, bringing the states total active cases to 6,489.
A man wearing a face shield stands at the entrance of Flinders Street Station during COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. In just 24 hours, Melbourne will fall into the imposition of the full effect of Daniel Andrews Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions. Retailers, services, construction and many more will trade for the last time tomorrow before being forced to close for at least the next 6 weeks with many unlikely to ever reopen again. This comes as 439 new cases were uncovered overnight along with 13 deaths all of which were patients at aged care facilities.