Pro-Palestine Protest Plans Shut Sydney Harbour Bridge Sunday

A proposed 'Pro-Palestine March for Humanity' aims to shut down the Sydney Harbour Bridge this Sunday, led by veteran protester Josh Lees who has organized numerous rallies over the past two decades. The Palestine Action Group Sydney intends the march to send a powerful message to the world about Gaza, drawing parallels to the 2023 WorldPride March which also closed the bridge. Despite the organizers lodging a Form 1 notification with NSW Police, the NSW Government, including Premier Chris Minns, has opposed the protest due to concerns over public safety and major traffic disruptions. The march has garnered support from over 150 organizations, but police have indicated they may seek to block it through the court system. The protest could trigger confrontations with police and significant inconvenience across Sydney. This event highlights ongoing tensions between the right to protest and public safety considerations in Australia.