16 Dec 2022 | 09:16 AM UTC
Australia: Activists plan to demonstrate against anti-protest law at Sydney Town Hall, New South Wales, Dec. 17
Activists plan to protest at Sydney Town Hall, New South Wales, Australia, from 14:00 Dec. 17. Increased security likely.
Event
Members from various student groups plan to demonstrate at Sydney Town Hall, New South Wales, from 14:00 Dec. 17 against an anti-protest law. The authorities used the law to charge a climate activist early December. Dozens to a few hundred people could participate in the gathering.
Authorities will likely monitor the protests and may try to break up especially disruptive gatherings. While the event will probably remain peaceful, skirmishes between protesters and police are possible. Localized transport disruptions may occur if demonstrators block or march along roadways.
Advice
Avoid protests due to possible skirmishes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near gatherings.
