Victorian government scraps Melbourne’s Australia Day parade
The Andrews government will instead mark the day with an event at Federation Square aimed at reflecting, respecting and celebrating.
Victoria Opposition leader John Pesutto says the cancellation is deeply disappointing.
A flag-raising ceremony will still go ahead at Government House, as will a gun salute at the Shrine of Remembrance.
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