30 Aug 2023 | 11:19 AM UTC
Australia: LGBTQ activists to protest in Sydney Sept. 2
LGBTQ activists to march on Oxford Street in Sydney, Australia, from 21:00 Sept. 2. Increased security, disruptions likely.
Event
LGBTQ activists plan to march on Oxford Street from Hyde Park to Taylor Square in Sydney, from 21:00 Sept. 2. The purpose of the action is to denounce alleged sexual harassment and assaults of LGBTQ people and anti-LGBTQ sentiment. Several hundred people will likely join the protest.
Authorities will likely deploy additional security along the march route. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely due to the presence of large numbers of people. Although significant violence is not anticipated, scuffles between protesters and police officers could occur, particularly if protesters are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse. Police may conduct mass arrests if the demonstrators block traffic on Oxford Street.
Advice
Avoid the protest site due to possible clashes. Plan for potential localized transport and business disruptions and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
