Pro-Palestine protesters in Brisbane are taking legal action against Queensland police after being denied permission to march across the Story Bridge. The planned rally, set for 24 August, is part of nationwide demonstrations calling for an end to what organisers describe as the starvation and genocide of the people of Gaza.
Organiser Remah Naji said the group entered mediation with police on Tuesday, hoping a third-party mediator could resolve concerns over the bridge route. However, Naji warned that protesters were prepared to pursue a court case if talks failed.
Police cited public safety as the reason for denying authorisation. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) stated it must 'ensure public safety' when approving protest routes.
The group argues that the march is essential to raise awareness. 'We need the whole city to understand that we are standing against this genocide,' Naji said. The protest aligns with UN experts and human rights groups who have labelled the situation in Gaza as genocide.
