Incident Details

On August 13 students will hold demonstrations intended to denounce One Nation party leader Pauline Hanson and policies she supports. The largest demonstrations are anticipated at the Town Hall at 1:00 PM in Sydney, at the State Library at 2:00 PM in Melbourne, and outside the Parliament House at 1:00 PM in Adelaide. Travelers should expected a heightened security presence near protest sites as well as potential traffic disruptions along protest routes.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protests and demonstrations. Travelers should plan transit routes around rally locations and monitor local news for updates.