I got the impression he was referring to the counter "protestors", (if you're "protesting" in a violent way.. that's a riot, not a protest). My understanding o

I got the impression he was referring to the counter "protestors", (if you're "protesting" in a violent way.. that's a riot, not a protest). My understanding of the counter-protesters were not citizens of Australia. Despite being a student, it doesn't change that they're guests. This is frequently warned on the State department's travel guides. NEVER join in on foreign protests, not all countries have the same rights in those reguards.