12 Sep 2024 | 05:57 AM UTC
Australia: Student activists to stage demonstration at Queens Garden in Brisbane 13:00-15:00 Sept. 13
Student activists to stage environmental protest at Queens Garden in Brisbane, Australia, 13:00-15:00 Sept. 13. Increased security likely.
Student activists under the umbrella of Schools Strike 4 Climate (SSFC) plan to stage a protest at Queens Garden, Brisbane, 13:00-15:00 Sept. 13. The action is over several demands, including for the country to transition to renewable energy sources. It is not immediately clear how many participants may attend the gathering.
Authorities will likely deploy additional personnel to monitor the gathering. The event will likely remain peaceful, although isolated skirmishes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out. Activists may march along and block roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions.
Exercise caution around the protest site as a precaution. Use alternative routes to circumvent the venue. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
