An unspecified array of anti-government protesters chanted “let it burn” as the front door of Australia’s Old Parliament House was set aflame on Thursday, reportedly confronting authorities trying to extinguish it. The Old Parliament House in Canberra, as its name suggests, served as the meeting place for the Australian Parliament from 1927 to 1988. Chants of “let it burn!” can be heard in several videos of the fire, as well as assorted celebratory slogans condemning alleged “genocide” and “colonialism.”One of Australia's most cherished buildings – Old Parliament House in Canberra – has been set on fire by protesters. @rachbaxter9 #9News pic.twitter.com/Wn86QyslQu — 9News Melbourne (@9NewsMelb) December 30, 2021More footage of people watching as a fire consumes the front entrance to Old Parliament House in Canberra. “January marks the 50th anniversary of the Tent Embassy.

Source: Stuff December 31, 2021 02:59 UTC