05 May 2023 | 01:28 PM UTC
Australia: Various groups to hold protest march in Wollongong 12:00 May 6
Various groups plan to stage protest march in Wollongong, Australia, 12:00 May 6. Increased security likely.
Event
Activists and various labor unions plan to stage a protest march in Wollongong on May 6. The purpose of the protest is to oppose Port Kembla becoming a nuclear submarine base, an arrangement under the AUKUS trilateral security pact signed between Australia, the UK, and the US. Participants will gather at Wentworth Street at 12:00 before marching towards an unspecified location. Participation is unclear, but reports indicate that hundreds of people intend to join the event.
Authorities will likely deploy additional security along the march route. Localized transport disruptions are likely due to the march; officials may impose road closures and/or traffic diversions to facilitate the event. While the event will likely pass off peacefully, minor skirmishes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Exercise caution if operating near the protest site; allow additional travel time. Plan routes circumventing Wentworth Street. Monitor local media for updated information about security and road conditions. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area.
