Australia: Environmental activists to stage demonstration outside Adelaide's Magistrates Court, South Australia, 14:15 Feb. 7

Event

Environmental activists affiliated with the Extinction Rebellion (XR) movement plan to demonstrate at the Magistrates Court in Adelaide, South Australia, starting at 14:15 Feb. 7. The purpose of the action is to denounce the detention of an XR activist who was arrested during an October 2022 demonstration at the Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference. Similar previous demonstrations have attracted dozens of participants.

Authorities will likely increase security near the courthouse and may attempt to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Localized transport disruptions are possible in the immediate vicinity of the protest site, especially near Victoria Square and King William Street.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a standard security precaution. Allow extra time to reach destinations near the Magistrates Court as the protest is taking place. Heed all official transport and security advisories.