25 Apr 2024 | 09:52 AM UTC
Australia: Women's right activists are planning to stage rallies and marches in multiple cities April 26-28
Women's rights activists to stage rallies across Australia April 26-28. Increased security likely.
Activists are planning to stage rallies and protest marches across Australia April 26-28 to demand government action on violence against women. Organizers have announced details of the following planned protests:
April 26
Bridge Mall to Town Hall in Ballarat, 17:00
Newcastle Museum to Nobby's Beach in Newcastle,18:00
April 27
Belmore Park to Hyde Park in Sydney, 13:00
Parliament House in Adelaide, 11:00
Parliament House lawns in Hobart, 13:00
April 28
Broadwater Parklands in Gold Coast, 11:00
Coffs Jetty Foreshore in Coffs Harbour, 11:00
Commonwealth Park to Parliament House in Canberra, 14:00
Forrest Place to Parliament House in Perth, 12:00
Foundation Square to Cotton Tree Park in Sunshine Coast, 11:00
King George Square in Brisbane, 11:00
Market Square Mall in Geelong, 11:00
Robertson Park in Orange, 14:30
Rosalind Park in Bendigo, 11:00
State Library Victoria to Federation Square in Melbourne 10:00
A few hundred participants could attend demonstrations in Newcastle, Melbourne, and Orange; other rallies will likely attract dozens to hundreds of attendees.
Authorities will likely deploy additional security along march routes and around protest locations. Localized transport and business disruptions are possible, especially if activists occupy or march along nearby roads. Scuffles between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the protests as a precaution. Plan for potential localized transport disruptions and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
