A pro-Palestine protest planning to march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge has been granted legal protection after organisers won a Supreme Court challenge. The court heard that up to 50,000 people are expected to attend, matching the number who marched during World Pride in 2023.
New South Wales police had sought powers to move on protesters, citing serious concerns about disruption to the city. However, Justice Belinda Rigg ruled that disruption and inconvenience alone were insufficient to stifle the right to political protest, noting “significant support for the march”.
The protest is expected to cause major transport disruptions, with the bridge likely closed to traffic during the event. Organisers have planned a route across the iconic structure, though specific timings remain unconfirmed.
Authorities have urged commuters to plan alternative routes and allow extra travel time. The decision underscores the balance between public order and the right to peaceful assembly in Australia.
