05 Aug 2019 | 04:34 AM UTC
Australia: Conservative conference in Sydney August 9-11
Political groups organize Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Sydney on August 9-11; counter-protests possible
Event
The American Conservative Union and LibertyWorks political groups are organizing the first Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Australia from Friday, August 9, through Sunday, August 11. Events will start at 08:15 (local time) on Friday at Rydges World Square in Sydney. Several controversial international conservative politicians and activists are expected to speak at the conference, and some Australian politicians are calling for the government to prevent certain individuals from entering the country. Around 600 people are expected to attend the conference. Counter-protests are possible around the events and in other parts of Sydney. Heightened security measures and localized traffic disruptions are expected around the conference.
Advice
Individuals in Sydney are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all demonstrations as a precaution, and obey all instructions issued by the local authorities.
