Plans to crack down on protesters wearing face coverings and masks in a bid to improve social cohesion will be watered down, a move which has sparked a police backlash.

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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced on Tuesday that police will be able to order the removal of masks if they suspect a protester is committing or about to commit a criminal offence.

The legislation will be introduced to state parliament this week, but falls short of what Ms Allan previously promised after the Adass Israel Synagogue firebombing.

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