Australia Tactical: Indonesian group to hold protest at Federation Square in Melbourne at 16:00 (local time) on September 2; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- The Melbourne Bergerak group will hold a demonstration at Federation Square in Melbourne at 16:00 (local time) on September 2.
- The protest will be held to express solidarity with the ongoing demonstrations reportedly to defend democracy in Indonesia.
Source: Instagram
Assessments & Forecast:
The turnout at the slated protest is expected to range between the mid-to-high dozens, based on the high resonance of the issue, coupled with the significant Indonesia diaspora in Melbourne. The authorities are expected to bolster security measures in the vicinity of Federation Square as a standard preemptive measure. The deployment of police personnel and installation of barricades is expected to monitor the proceedings. The demonstration is anticipated to transpire peacefully. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular travel are expected in the vicinity of the aforementioned location due to the anticipated turnout and related security measures during the protest hours on September 2.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Melbourne on September 2 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of Federation Square due to the slated protest.
Current Situation:
- The Melbourne Bergerak group will hold a demonstration at Federation Square in Melbourne at 16:00 (local time) on September 2.
- The protest will be held to express solidarity with the ongoing demonstrations reportedly to defend democracy in Indonesia.
Source: Instagram
Assessments & Forecast:
The turnout at the slated protest is expected to range between the mid-to-high dozens, based on the high resonance of the issue, coupled with the significant Indonesia diaspora in Melbourne. The authorities are expected to bolster security measures in the vicinity of Federation Square as a standard preemptive measure. The deployment of police personnel and installation of barricades is expected to monitor the proceedings. The demonstration is anticipated to transpire peacefully. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular travel are expected in the vicinity of the aforementioned location due to the anticipated turnout and related security measures during the protest hours on September 2.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Melbourne on September 2 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of Federation Square due to the slated protest.