Protest

24
May 2025
10:53 UTC

Australia Tactical: NSW nurses’ union announce protest rally at 52 Martin Place, Sydney at 08:00 (local time) on May 26; allot for disruptions

Current Situation:

  • The New South Wales (NSW) Nurses and Midwives Association is slated to hold a protest rally starting from 52 Martin Place in Sydney at 08:00 (local time) on May 26.
  • The exact route of the rally remains unconfirmed at the time of writing. The protesters will oppose proposed changes to the NSW workers’ compensation system, specifically the cuts to long-term support and mental health care for workers.

Source: Facebook

Assessments & Forecast:

The turnout at the planned protest rally is likely to range from low to mid dozens, based on precedent witnessed in similar demonstrations led by the organizing group, coupled with their mobilizing capabilities. The authorities are expected to bolster security measures with personnel deployment and barricading around 52 Martin Place. This is especially considering the sensitive nature of the location given its proximity to the NSW Parliament (approximately 0.25 km). The protest is likely to proceed peacefully, with picketing actions similar to those in past events. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic are expected in the vicinity of 52 Martin Place during the protest hours on May 26.  

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Sydney on May 26 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of 52 Martin Place due to the protest rally.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Sydney, Australia
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Current Situation:

  • The New South Wales (NSW) Nurses and Midwives Association is slated to hold a protest rally starting from 52 Martin Place in Sydney at 08:00 (local time) on May 26.
  • The exact route of the rally remains unconfirmed at the time of writing. The protesters will oppose proposed changes to the NSW workers’ compensation system, specifically the cuts to long-term support and mental health care for workers.

Source: Facebook

Assessments & Forecast:

The turnout at the planned protest rally is likely to range from low to mid dozens, based on precedent witnessed in similar demonstrations led by the organizing group, coupled with their mobilizing capabilities. The authorities are expected to bolster security measures with personnel deployment and barricading around 52 Martin Place. This is especially considering the sensitive nature of the location given its proximity to the NSW Parliament (approximately 0.25 km). The protest is likely to proceed peacefully, with picketing actions similar to those in past events. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic are expected in the vicinity of 52 Martin Place during the protest hours on May 26.  

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Sydney on May 26 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of 52 Martin Place due to the protest rally.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Sydney, Australia
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible