Australians roll down lawns of Parliament House to protest against fence

Hundreds of Australians have gathered to roll on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra, in protest against plans to build a security fence 

Under new anti-terror measures, a 2.6-metre barrier could soon block public access to the much-loved grassy space.

The mass tumble took place on Saturday morning, after news of the event spread on Facebook.

Lester Yao, who organised it, said he felt the architect had wanted the public to enjoy the grounds freely.

While he had originally planned the roll as a gathering of family and friends, he was delighted when almost 3,000 people expressed interest in the unique protest via Facebook.