“Dozens of builders have blocked Melbourne's main roads in protest against the new coronavirus restrictions,” the channel said.

As part of the action, they brought chairs to the central streets of the city and blocked the movement of public transport.

Law enforcement officers surrounded the audience, but did not make any detentions.

In August, it was reported that quarantine was extended in Sydney, Australia for a month in connection with the outbreak of COVID-19.

Earlier it became known that over 40% of Australian residents over 16 years old were fully vaccinated against the new coronavirus infection.