Australia: Student activists plan to protest at Parliament House in Canberra Sept. 2

Event

Student activists plan to demonstrate at Parliament House in Canberra from 09:30 Sept. 2. The action aims to protest an address by sex-based rights' activists at the parliament at 10:00. Critics have accused the organizers of bias against sections of the LGBTQ community. Up to a few hundred people could attend the protest.

Authorities will likely deploy additional security in and around the protest site. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if activists occupy nearby streets. Clashes between protesters and police officers could occur, particularly if protesters are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.

Advice

Avoid the protest site due to possible clashes. Plan for potential localized transport disruptions and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Heed all official security and transport advisories.