17 May 2024 | 09:14 AM UTC
Australia: Increased security likely during Victorian Labor State Conference at Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, May 18-19
Increased security likely at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, May 18-19. Protest planned, disruptions likely.
Heightened security measures are likely at Moonee Valley Racecourse, May 18-19, where the Labor Party Victorian Branch is set to hold its annual State Conference. Various activist groups will join a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the venue, from 08:00 May 18. The rally will likely attract a few hundred participants. Further protests are possible May 18-19.
Authorities will likely deploy additional personnel to monitor the event and any demonstration that may materialise. Police could set up security cordons and impose road closures during the event. Localized transport disruptions are possible. Skirmishes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.
Avoid event venue May 18-19 as a security precaution. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Monitor local media for details concerning protest activity; organizers may not announce plans in advance. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near gatherings.
