Gaza war protests in Australia
| Gaza war protests in Australia | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Gaza war protests | |
| Date | 9 October 2023 – present (1 year, 8 months, 1 week and 3 days) |
| Location | Australia |
| Caused by | Gaza war |
| Methods | demonstrations, counter-protests, sit-ins, occupations, picketing, civil disobedience, direct action, online activism |
Following the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023, pro-Palestinian protests were held in several Australian cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. Protests at the Sydney Opera House and Lakemba were criticised by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for alleged antisemitic rhetoric and violence.
Notable pro-Palestinian protests and campaigns have included weekly marches in Melbourne, Jewish peace activists occupying the electorate office of Defence Minister Richard Marles, blockades at the Port of Melbourne and Port Botany, the establishment of protest encampments at several Australian universities, and the Melbourne Land Forces Expo protests. Other notable protest actions have included picketing a Melbourne hotel hosting a delegation of Israeli kidnapping and murder victims and Qantas flight crew donning Palestinian flag badges.
Pro-Israel counter-protests have also been held in Sydney and Melbourne.