26 Jul 2024 | 10:41 AM UTC
Australia: Women's right activists rallies and marches in multiple cities July 27-28
Women's rights activists plan rallies in multiple urban centers across Australia April 27-28. Increased security likely.
Activists are planning to stage rallies and protest marches across Australia July 27-28 to demand government action on violence against women. Announced demonstrations in some urban centers are as follows:
July 27
Bundaberg: Lions Park, 14:00
Cairns: Muddy's Event Lawn, 12:00 July 27.
Canberra: Regatta Point, 14:00
Darwin: Parliament House, 11:00
Gold Coast: Broadwater Parklands, 10:00
Hobart: Parliament Lawns, 13:30
Launceston: Launceston City Park, 13:30
Melbourne: Victoria State Library, 12:00
Wollongong: Crown Street Mall Amphitheatre, 11:00
July 28
Adelaide: Vic Square, 10:00
Bendigo: Rosalind Park 11:00
Brisbane: King George Square 11:00
Broome: Town Beach, 11:00
Geelong: Market Square Mall, 11:00
Orange: Robertson Park, 14:30
Perth: Forrest Chase, 11:00
Port Macquarie: Town Green Foreshore 11:00
Sunshine Coast: Foundation Square, 10:00
Sydney: Hyde Park, 11:00
Tamworth: Tamworth Town Hall 11:00
Participation in the demonstrations will likely vary by location, ranging from several dozen to several hundred people.
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. The demonstrations will likely pass off peacefully, although isolated scuffles between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.
Exercise caution around the rallies. Plan for localized transport and business disruptions. Use alternative routes to circumvent protest sites. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe, non-government building. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
