<br /> <p>Protesters calling for the restoration of services to Manus Island</a> surrounded a fundraising event held for former prime minister Tony Abbott in Sydney on November 10.</p><p>The Sydney Morning Herald reported</a> that protesters heckled attendees and some wrestled with police as they attempted to block cars with guests entering the event.</p><p>Abbott’s sister Christine Forster was also confronted, before police escorted her through the crowd.</p><p>The protest was held to oppose Australia’s offshore detention system, with Immigration Minister Peter Dutton attending the fundraiser. The controversial Manus Island Detention Centre closed permanently on October 31</a>, with services cut off and 600 men ordered to leave the premises. They have refused</a>.</p><p>This footage was filmed by Green Party politician Jenny Leong, who was taking part in the protest. Credit: Jenny Leong via Storyful</p><br />
