Protest

13
Nov 2025
4:06 UTC

Australia Tactical: Climate activists to protest outside Parliament house in Melbourne from 08:00 (local time) on November 14; allot for disruptions

Current Situation:

  • Members of the Extinction Rebellion group (XR) are slated to hold a protest outside the Parliament House in Melbourne from -8:00 (local time) on November 14. 
  • The protesters will gather to demand the Australian government to implement comprehensive and effective policies to address climate change. 

Source: Facebook 

Assessments & Forecast:

The turnout at the slated protest is expected to range in the low to mid dozens, considering the similar turnout witnessed in previous protests and the social media traction over the issue. As part of standard protocol, the authorities are liable to bolster limited security measures, such as the deployment of additional security personnel in the vicinity of the protest location, given the sensitivity of the protest location. The demonstration is expected to transpire peacefully, based on precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic can be expected in the vicinity of the aforementioned location due to the expected turnout and security measures on November 14.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Melbourne on November 14 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of Parliament House due to the slated protest.

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

Current Situation:

  • Members of the Extinction Rebellion group (XR) are slated to hold a protest outside the Parliament House in Melbourne from -8:00 (local time) on November 14. 
  • The protesters will gather to demand the Australian government to implement comprehensive and effective policies to address climate change. 

Source: Facebook 

Assessments & Forecast:

The turnout at the slated protest is expected to range in the low to mid dozens, considering the similar turnout witnessed in previous protests and the social media traction over the issue. As part of standard protocol, the authorities are liable to bolster limited security measures, such as the deployment of additional security personnel in the vicinity of the protest location, given the sensitivity of the protest location. The demonstration is expected to transpire peacefully, based on precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic can be expected in the vicinity of the aforementioned location due to the expected turnout and security measures on November 14.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Melbourne on November 14 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of Parliament House due to the slated protest.

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