17 Feb 2023 | 12:22 AM UTC
Australia: Activists plan demonstrations in multiple cities Feb. 18
Activists to stage demonstrations in multiple cities in Australia Feb. 18. Increased security, disruptions likely; skirmishes possible.
Event
Activists will hold demonstrations in multiple cities Feb. 18 as a part of the Worldwide Rally for Freedom movement. Organizers have released the following details concerning specific assembly points:
Brisbane, Queensland: City Botanic Gardens, 13:00
Cairns, Queensland: Freedom Park, 10:30
Melbourne, Victoria: Parliament House, 12:00
Perth, Western Australia: Supreme Court Garden, 12:00
Sydney, New South Wales: Diplomatic Quarter along Fullerton Street, 12:00
Additional gatherings are possible in other urban centers, especially near major government buildings, public squares, parks, and roadways. Larger gatherings in major towns will likely draw thousands of participants. Authorities may monitor the rallies and attempt to disperse disruptive gatherings. Isolated skirmishes between demonstrators and police are possible. Security personnel may cordon off certain gathering sites, particularly near government buildings. Activists may march along roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid all rallies as a standard security precaution. Plan for localized transport disruptions. Use alternative routes to circumvent protest locations. If skirmishes occur nearby, depart the area immediately. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
