15 Sep 2022 | 07:41 PM UTC
Australia: Activists plan nationwide protests Sept. 17
Activists to stage protests across Australia Sept. 17. Increased security, disruptions likely; clashes possible.
Event
Activists will protest nationwide Sept. 17 as a part of the Worldwide Rally for Freedom movement. Organizers have released the following details concerning specific assembly points:
Melbourne, Victoria: Parliament House, 12:00
Sydney, New South Whales: Town Hall, 12:00
Brisbane, Queensland: City Botanic Gardens, 13:00
Perth, Western Australia: Forrest Place, 13:00
Adelaide, South Australia: Rundle Park, 12:00
Canberra, Australia Capital Territory: Parliament House, 12:00
Hobart, Tasmania: Parliament Lawns, 12:00
Darwin, Northern Territory: The Esplanade, 15:00
Cairns, Queensland: Freedom Park, 11:00
Mackay, Queensland: Bluewater Quay, 10:00
Coffs Harbour, New South Whales: Coffs Harbour Jetty, 13:00
Additional gatherings are possible, especially near major government buildings, public squares, parks, and roadways. Larger gatherings in major towns may draw up to thousands of participants.
Authorities will likely monitor the demonstrations and may attempt to disperse disruptive gatherings. Clashes between protesters and police are possible. Police may cordon off protest sites, and activists may march along roadways, causing localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid protests as a precaution. Plan for localized transport disruptions. Use alternative routes to circumvent protest locations. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe, non-government building. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
