14 May 2024 | 06:56 AM UTC
Australia: LGBTQ activists to stage demonstration at Cumberland City Council in Merrylands, New South Wales, from 18:00 May 15
LGBTQ protest planned at Cumberland City Council in Merrylands, New South Wales, Australia, from 18:00 May 15. Increased security likely.
LGBTQ activists plan to protest outside the Cumberland City Council in Merrylands, New South Wales, from 18:00 May 15. Participants demand that the council reverse its recent ban on books featuring same-sex parents in libraries. Over a hundred activists could participate in the event.
A heightened security presence is likely around the protest site. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if activists occupy or march along nearby roads. Counterprotests and scuffles may occur.
Merrylands is approximately 41 km (25 miles) northwest of Sydney.
Avoid the protest as a precaution. Plan for potential localized transport disruptions and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Heed all official security and transport advisories. Leave the area at the first sign of a security disturbance.
