20 Mar 2024 | 02:28 AM UTC
Australia: Firefighters demonstrating at the Parliament of New South Wales in Sydney afternoon March 20
Firefighters protesting at Parliament of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, afternoon March 20. Localized disruptions possible.
Unionized firefighters are demonstrating outside the Parliament of New South Wales in Sydney afternoon March 20. Participants are calling for increased wages. Social media reports suggest that a few hundred people are attending the action.
Authorities will likely deploy additional security personnel to monitor the gathering. Localized transport disruptions could occur, particularly along Macquarie Street and Hospital Road. Violence is unlikely.
Avoid the demonstration as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near the Parliament of New South Wales. Immediately depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.
