Thousands march against workplace reforms

Australia: "Protesters - including an estimated 100,000 in Melbourne - marched today over Prime Minister John Howard's sweeping workplace reforms.

"A day before the Government takes control of the Senate, clearing the way for the reforms, similar rallies were staged across the country.

"The centre of Melbourne has come to a standstill with up to 100,000 protesters filling Swanston Street to fight the Howard Government's proposed workplace laws."
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