03 Aug 2023 | 05:23 AM UTC
Australia: LGBTQ activists to rally against Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill at Sydney Town Hall at 14:00 Aug. 5
LGBTQ activists to protest Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill at Sydney Town Hall, Australia, at 14:00 Aug. 5. Increased security likely.
Event
LGBTQ activists are planning to rally at Sydney Town Hall at 14:00 Aug. 5. The action is to denounce the Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Religious Vilification) Bill 2023 and demonstrate support for LGBTQ rights. A few hundred people could attend the event, which will likely pass off peacefully.
Authorities will likely deploy additional security at and around the protest site. Counter-protests are also possible. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if activists occupy or march along nearby streets. While the protest will likely remain peaceful, minor isolated skirmishes cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Exercise caution around the protest venue. Plan for potential localized transport disruptions and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
