Australia: Unionized workers protesting at Parliament House in Brisbane Sept. 14

Event

Workers from the Construction Forestry Maritime Mining Energy Union (CFMEU) are protesting at Parliament House in Brisbane as of the afternoon of Sept. 14. The action is to raise concerns related to workplace health and safety issues in the construction industry. Thousands of people are reportedly participating in the protest.

Authorities will likely deploy additional security in and around the protest site. 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 in the affected area. Plan for potential localized transport disruptions and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Heed all official security and transport advisories.