The organiser of a protest for Aboriginal rights has told Neil Mitchell they fully intend to "shut down Melbourne" tonight and make life as difficult as possible for commuters.
Thousands are expected to protest the forced closure of Aboriginal communities in Western Australia, described by protester Meriki Onus as "genocide".
You're throwing around a word like genocide and you don't know what it means
Neil Mitchell
In April, the Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance staged a protest starting at Flinders Street that brought the city to a standstill and caused commuter chaos.
"12,000 people are coming, we've got a message to say and there's a lot of people concerned at the genocide perpetuated by the Western Australian Government."
But Neil Mitchell dared to ask Ms Onus to define genocide.
"You're saying the current government is engaging in genocide?
"You're throwing around a word like genocide and you don't know what it means.
"You're talking rubbish, can I suggest you buy a dictionary?"
They are expecting as many as 12,000 protesters and will gather at the Town Hall at 4pm, before moving to Flinders Street.
Protesters rallying in the CBD have brought Flinders St to a standstill. Tram services are affected. (Pic @kellulz) pic.twitter.com/APqaSZYg7x
— 3AW Melbourne (@3AW693)
April 10, 2015
LISTEN: Neil Mitchell takes on protester "talking rubbish"