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23 May 2023 | 09:40 AM UTC

Australia: Activists plan to protest Sydney May 24

Activists plan to protest at Sydney Town Hall, Sydney, Australia, from 18:00 May 24. Increased security likely.

Informational

Event

Activists from the Anti-AUKUS Coalition plan to protest at Sydney Town Hall, New South Wales, from 18:00 May 24. Participants intend to denounce a trilateral security pact between Australia, UK, and US. Dozens to a few hundred people could participate in the gathering.

Authorities will likely monitor the protest. 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 protest due to possible skirmishes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near gatherings.