Up to 50,000 people have gathered in Melbourne's CBD to demand world leaders take strong action to protect the planet at the Paris climate change conference.
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The People's Climate March started at 5.30pm at the State Library and is part of hundreds of rallies being held around the world.
Members of The Cat Empire performed for the crowd, which included Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and Greens Senator Richard Di Natale. Organisers put the crowd at 50,000.
Demonstrators are marching up Swanston Street before finishing at Parliament House on Spring Street.
Yarra Trams has warned passengers to expect some disruption in the city but has not cancelled any services. Commuters are being advised to allow extra time.
Australian Conservation Foundation president Geoff Cousins said the aim of the march is to send a message to politicians calling for action, as world leaders prepare to meet in Paris for the United Nations conference on climate change.
"People will not keep voting for politicians who continue to put the priorities of big polluters ahead of the needs of the community," he said.
Victorian Trades Hall Council secretary Luke Hilakari said climate change will transform the nature of work.
"This is a great opportunity to create more jobs that are healthier, safer and secure," he said.
Earlier on Friday afternoon, a separate rally was also held in the city against the closure of indigenous communities.