Protest

06
Apr 2026
5:17 UTC

Australia Tactical: Animal rights protest slated outside Marubeni Australia office, Melbourne from 12:00-13:00 (local time) on April 7; allot for disruptions

Current Situation: 

  • Animal rights group is slated to hold a protest outside Marubeni Australia office, 120 Collins Street in Melbourne from 12:00-13:00 (local time) on April 7. 
  • The slated demonstration will be held against the expansion of the Hail Creek coal mine, as it would allegedly affect the habitat of the indigenous Koalas. 

Source: Facebook 

Assessments & Forecast:

The participation at the slated protest is expected to range in the low-to-mid dozens, based on the mobilization capacity of the organizing group. The authorities are anticipated to implement security measures in the vicinity of Marubeni Australia office, as a precautionary measure. This willikely manifest in the deployment of police personnel and the installation of barricades to monitor the gathering. The demonstration is expected to transpire peacefully, based on precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic can be expected at 120 Collins Street due to the expected turnout and associated security measures on April 7.  

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Melbourne on April 7 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel in the vicinity of Marubeni Australia office due to the slated protest. 

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

Current Situation: 

  • Animal rights group is slated to hold a protest outside Marubeni Australia office, 120 Collins Street in Melbourne from 12:00-13:00 (local time) on April 7. 
  • The slated demonstration will be held against the expansion of the Hail Creek coal mine, as it would allegedly affect the habitat of the indigenous Koalas. 

Source: Facebook 

Assessments & Forecast:

The participation at the slated protest is expected to range in the low-to-mid dozens, based on the mobilization capacity of the organizing group. The authorities are anticipated to implement security measures in the vicinity of Marubeni Australia office, as a precautionary measure. This willikely manifest in the deployment of police personnel and the installation of barricades to monitor the gathering. The demonstration is expected to transpire peacefully, based on precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic can be expected at 120 Collins Street due to the expected turnout and associated security measures on April 7.  

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Melbourne on April 7 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel in the vicinity of Marubeni Australia office due to the slated protest. 

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