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PRIME Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott were trapped in a Canberra building for up to half an hour after 200 Aboriginal protesters stormed the entrance this afternoon.
The two had been presenting the National Emergency Medals at the Lobby Restaurant on King George Terrace, near the Aboriginal tent embassy.
Reports say one woman ran into the restaurant and threw white flowers at the Prime Minister.
About 200 protesters followed, banging on the three glass sides of The Lobby restaurant chanting “shame” and “racist”.
At least 50 police, including the riot squad, were called to the scene shortly after 2.30pm.
The two leaders, protected by police and security officers, escaped out a side door after about 20 minutes.
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