Australian parliament’s Covid rules could block anti-vaccine protesters’ entry

Craig Kelly says he will bring a delegation of protesters into Parliament House, but visitors only allowed into building for essential meetings'

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Anti-vaccine protesters' hopes of presenting a list of grievances" to federal politicians may be scuppered by federal parliament's Covid safety rules, with the prime minister not planning to meet a delegation supported by former Liberal MP Craig Kelly.

Kelly, the United Australia party leader, confirmed his party was providing free food to the protesters and considering bankrolling a $10,000 sound system for future rallies. Coalition MPs Gerard Rennick and George Christensen said they planned to join the anti-mandate protesters this week, while One Nation's Malcolm Roberts gave a speech on parliament's front lawn on Monday.