Protestors believe asylum seekers should be free to come to Australia.
Booths were set up to encourage attendees to sign up to the protest cause.
The Refugee Action Collective organized the Papua New Guinea protest rally.
People from all walks of life including kids and adults attended the protest rally.
The Victorian Police were on standby for any potential incidents resulting from the rally.
Protestors slam the decision to house asylum seekers in detention centres.
Protestors believe that Australia should be more welcoming of asylum seekers.
Protestors gathering at the State Library ahead of the protest rally,
A protestor sharing his sentiment on the current refugee policies in Australia
Protestors were addressed by refugee advocacy officials and activists.
Refugee advocates were on hand to distribute pro-refugee booklets and brochures to rally attendees.
Protestors commencing their march across the city.
Pro-refugee advocates want Australia to welcome the boats into the country.
Banners were on full display during the State Library protest.
Protestors are firmly against Kevin Rudd’s immigration policies.
Pamela Curr from the Asylum Resource Seeker Centre speaking to protestors before the march.
