Prolific Aussie Anti-Lockdown Activist Live-Streams Her Own Arrest

Monica Smit was pulled over by Victoria Police while driving in Melbourne's south-east yesterday (August 31).

The prolific anti-lockdown activist and organiser turned the camera on on her phone so she could have proof of her interaction with the police.

She thought it wasn't going to be anything serious.

Speaking into the camera, Smit said: "I've just been pulled over by the cops, it's probably because I'm outside my 5km.

"But we will see what happens. Just thought I would put the livestream on just in case."

She wound down the window and the police officer explained that she was being placed under arrest for incitement.

Smit looked genuinely shocked at the revelation and she asked if they had been 'following' her. The officer explained how anything she said could be used against her in court and she replied with 'no comment'.

A Victoria Police spokesperson told 7News a woman was later charged for encouraging people to breach Victoria's strict health designed to combat the coronavirus outbreak.

"The woman was arrested after the car she was travelling in was intercepted in Brighton about 1.20pm on Tuesday 31 August," the statement said.

"Police subsequently executed search warrants at residences in Pakenham and Hampton.

"The woman has since been charged with two counts of incitement and three counts of breaching the Chief Health Officer's Directions and remanded to face Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 1 September."

Smit is the leader of the 'pro-freedom' group Reignite Democracy Australia, who are rallying against the lockdown restrictions.

Hundreds of the group's members have been involved in protests in both Sydney and Melbourne.

They haven't worn masks during these demonstrations and have called on the country's 'corrupt, lazy politicians' to end lockdown.

In a video posted to social media, Smit said: "We are absolutely sick of paying to watch you destroy this country. And your free ride is over...we're coming for your job. The federal election is coming up, and we are going to be there."

The group was born during Melbourne's lengthy winter lockdown last year and has gathered such a pace that the Sydney Morning Herald claims it's now a political party.

They're planning to put forward a bunch of candidates at the next federal election if their application is approved by the Australian Electoral Commission.

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Topics: Australia

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