While many older Australians are self-isolating and other Australians are social distancing the Victorian Police allow a Muslim couple to have ‘…more than 30 guests celebrate a Melbourne wedding despite strict rules banning ceremonies with more than five people present.
Victoria Police let wedding celebrations go ahead in Broadmeadows, Victoria, at the weekend despite strict social distancing measures. 32 people are in the above photograph
A reception was held in Broadmeadows, in the city’s north, on Sunday, with pictures and video showing family and friends dancing to a drummer’s beat and gathering for a photo with the bride and groom.
Locals and guests said Victoria Police were called, and officers made a brief appearance, but celebrations continued afterwards.
Attendees were allegedly told the party could continue following the traditional Islamic ceremony as long as they kept 1.5 metres away from one another and limited themselves to groups of five people.’
‘Rules announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on March 24 restricted weddings to the bride, groom, celebrant and two witnesses from March 26.’ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8173931/Coronavirus-wedding-Melbourne-family-allowed-celebrate-despite-restrictions.html
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