02 Mar 2023 | 06:11 AM UTC
Australia: Environmental activists plan to protest in multiple cities March 3
Environmental activists plan to protest in multiple cities across Australia March 3. Increased security likely.
Event
Environmental activists plan to protest in multiple cities across Australia March 3 as part of the Global Climate Strike Movement. Organizers have called for demonstrations in the following cities:
Canberra: Glebe Park 10:00
Castlemaine: Victory Park 13:30-14:30
Sydney: Sydney Town Hall 12:00-15:00
Perth: Supreme Court Gardens 11:00-14:00
Related actions may also occur in other major urban centers like Melbourne. The protests could draw up to several hundred participants.
Authorities will likely monitor the events and may attempt to disperse the gatherings if they are especially disruptive. While the gatherings will likely remain peaceful, minor isolated skirmishes cannot be ruled out. Activists may march along and block roadways, prompting localized transport and business disruptions.
Advice
Avoid all rallies as a standard security precaution. Plan for localized transport disruptions. Use alternative routes to circumvent protest locations. If skirmishes occur nearby, depart the area immediately. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
