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Originally Posted by T3rminator
In Melb, 235 arrested, 10 cops injured. Another day's work, another $1.1m in the coffers.
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It's worth reminding ourselves of some of the direct and indirect "costs" to also collect what went into the coffers.
- A reported $500,000 plus in police resources to manage the protest.
- Medical & rehabilitation costs of injured police officers (and protestors) on the public health system, including sick leave.
- The costs and revenue lost in closing down the public transport system to the city for 6 hours on the day.
- The loss of income of businesses and workers in the city with the transport shutdown.
Collecting Covid related fines during these types of illegal protests is not in any way profitable for the state government or the community.