Cook MP and Minister for Immigration and Border Control, Scott Morrison, was not at his Cronulla electorate office when a ‘‘prayer vigil’’ on Friday led to the arrest of five people.
Protesters from several Christian denominations kneeled inside Mr Morrison’s office, overlooking the plaza, and prayed for “the victims of Australia’s inhumane asylum policies’’.
Mr Morrison’s staff were invited to join the vigil.
Five people were charged with trespassing and will appear in Sutherland Local Court on April 10.
A spokesman for Mr Morrison said the minister was not present at the time.
“Police attended and arrested a number of protesters,’’ he said.
“Any further inquiries should be directed to the NSW Police Force.
“As we understand the matter will be before the courts, it would be inappropriate to comment further.”
In an interview with the Leader earlier this month, Mr Morrison joked initially about previous protests outside his electorate office, before saying they had a right to express their view.
Full story in the Leader tomorrow.
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