Australia: Environmental activists to stage demonstration at Parliament House, South Australia, 17:30 Dec. 9

Event

Environmental activists affiliated with the Extinction Rebellion (XR) movement plan to demonstrate at the Parliament House in Adelaide, South Australia, starting at 17:30 Dec. 9. Organizers seek to denounce the detention of an XR activist who was arrested during an April rally at the Harbor Bridge in Sydney. Similar previous demonstrations have drawn up to hundreds of participants.

Authorities will likely increase security near Parliament House and may attempt to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Isolated minor skirmishes between activists and police cannot be ruled out. Localized transport disruptions are possible in the immediate vicinity of the protest site, especially near North Terrace and King William roads.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a standard security precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any disturbance. Allow extra time to reach destinations near the Parliament House while the protest is taking place. Heed all official transport and security advisories.