Australia Tactical: Labour Day march slated in Brisbane from 10:00 (local time) on May 5; maintain vigilance
Current Situation:
- Members affiliated with Queensland Council of Unions are scheduled to hold a march at the corner of Turbot and Wharf Streets in the Spring Hill area of Brisbane from 10:00 (local time) on May 5.
- Participants will gather as part of the city’s annual Labour Day commemorations.
Source: Greenleft
Assessments & Forecast:
The turnout at the slated gathering in Brisbane is likely to range between the low-to-mid hundreds, based on the mobilization capabilities of the organizing groups. The authorities will bolster the security in the vicinity of the rally locations and along the rally route to monitor proceedings. There remains a latent risk of localized scuffles between the police and protesters, should the latter engage in disruptive behavior such as blocking adjoining thoroughfares. In such cases, the police will likely use forcible dispersal measures, such as the detention of protesters, to quell unrest. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic are expected in the vicinity of the aforementioned location during the rally hours on May 5.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Brisbane on May 5 are advised to maintain vigilance in the vicinity of aforementioned location due to the slated march and related risk of scuffles while allotting for travel disruptions.
Current Situation:
- Members affiliated with Queensland Council of Unions are scheduled to hold a march at the corner of Turbot and Wharf Streets in the Spring Hill area of Brisbane from 10:00 (local time) on May 5.
- Participants will gather as part of the city’s annual Labour Day commemorations.
Source: Greenleft
Assessments & Forecast:
The turnout at the slated gathering in Brisbane is likely to range between the low-to-mid hundreds, based on the mobilization capabilities of the organizing groups. The authorities will bolster the security in the vicinity of the rally locations and along the rally route to monitor proceedings. There remains a latent risk of localized scuffles between the police and protesters, should the latter engage in disruptive behavior such as blocking adjoining thoroughfares. In such cases, the police will likely use forcible dispersal measures, such as the detention of protesters, to quell unrest. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic are expected in the vicinity of the aforementioned location during the rally hours on May 5.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Brisbane on May 5 are advised to maintain vigilance in the vicinity of aforementioned location due to the slated march and related risk of scuffles while allotting for travel disruptions.