Australia: "Yellow vest" rallies planned nationwide January 19

Event

Australian supporters of France's ''yellow vest'' movement are planning to rally on Saturday, January 19, in various major cities across the country, including Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. Protesters are gathering to express various political and socioeconomic demands to the authorities. The sizes of the demonstrations are expected to vary by location. As of Thursday, January 17, authorities do not anticipate any major disturbances to public order and do not seem to classify this popular mobilization as a sensitive event. However, localized transportation disruptions and a heightened police presence are possible around all protest sites.

Advice

Individuals present in Australia on January 19 are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and obey all instructions issued by the local authorities.