18 Jan 2020 | 07:50 AM UTC
Australia: Anti-discrimination protests in Sydney Jan. 25, Feb. 8
Activists schedule demonstrations against Religious Discrimination Bill in Sydney on January 25 and February 8; heightened security presence and associated disruptions expected
Event
Several civil society groups have called for protests in Sydney on Saturday, January 25, and Saturday, February 8, to protest the government's Religious Discrimination Bill. On January 25, participants plan to gather at 13:00 (local time) at Parliament House. The rally on February 8 is scheduled to start at 13:00 at Sydney Town Hall.
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are expected near all protest sites.
Advice
Individuals in Sydney are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate transportation disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
