| Gaza war protests in Australia | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Gaza war protests | |
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| Date | 9 October 2023 – present (1 year and 5 months) |
| Location | Australia |
| Caused by | Gaza war |
| Methods | demonstrations, counter-protests, sit-ins, occupations, picketing, civil disobedience, direct action, online activism |
In Melbourne, there has been a pro-Palestinian march every Sunday beginning in front of the State Library Victoria since 7 October, starting on 10 October. This march usually ends at Parliament House, but on 5 May the march proceeded to Victorian Trades Hall, and lead their annual May Day march through the city and back to the Trades Hall.[1][2][3]
Rallies have protested the firing of Antoinette Lattouf, the Refugee Action Collective drawing attention to the mandatory detention of refugees and workers rights groups giving speeches in solidarity.
Regular demonstrations have also taken place in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth, as well as in regional centres.
- ^ "Hundreds turn out for Melbourne pro-Palestine rally". ABC News. 2023-10-11. Archived from the original on 2023-10-13. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ Kappas, Kirie (2024-03-22). "Refugee advocate Helen Panopoulos calls for change". NEOS KOSMOS. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ "Pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Melbourne CBD as Port of Melbourne blockade enters third day". ABC News. 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2024-05-03.