Incident Details
On 6 November in Melbourne, protests will occur to fight against COVID-19 policies. Protests are set to take place at the State Library marching to the Parliament House at 12:00 local time. Disruption to traffic and heightened security is expected. Previous related protests have resulted in fights between participants and police, causing risks to bystanders.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan alternate routes of travel and avoid the protest area. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.
