12 Oct 2022 | 08:41 AM UTC
Australia: Environmental protesters plan to block the Adelaide Convention Center in Adelaide, South Australia, Oct. 17-19
Activists to block the Adelaide Convention Center in Adelaide, Australia Oct. 17-19 during oil and gas conference. Disruptions likely.
Event
Environmental activists affiliated with the Extinction Rebellion (XR) movement plan to block the Adelaide Convention Center in Adelaide to prevent access to the Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Oct. 17-19. Organizers have called for supporters to gather at 07:00 Oct. 17 and 07:30 Oct. 18 and 19. Activists also plan to conduct additional actions during the conference. Hundreds of protesters have attended similar demonstrations.
Authorities will increase security near the convention center; roadblocks are likely, especially on North Terrace and Montefiore roads. Activists may block and/or march along nearby roadways. Localized transport disruptions are likely. While the demonstration will probably remain largely peaceful, minor confrontations between police and protesters could occur.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Leave the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Plan for localized transport disruptions near the convention center Oct. 17-19. Allow additional time to reach nearby destinations.
