10 Dec 2021 | 10:58 AM UTC
Australia: Activists plan to protest COVID-19 regulations in Canberra Dec. 12
Activists to protest COVID-19 curbs in Glebe Park, Canberra, Australia, from 11:00 Dec. 12. Tight security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest COVID-19 regulations at Glebe Park, Canberra from 11:00 Dec. 12. Hundreds of people have attended similar demonstrations since November. Additional gatherings are possible in other areas of Canberra.
Enhanced security measures, such as police deployment and road closures, are likely ahead of and during the demonstration. Clashes are possible if protesters break COVID-19-related gathering restrictions or attempt to bypass security cordons.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to the potential for violence. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately and seek shelter in a nongovernment building. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the protest site.
