Demonstration Alert: Australia, Possible Demonstrations Planned for January 4 and 5 Around Australia

Event: The Embassy is aware of possible demonstrations planned for January 4 and 5 around Australia.  U.S. citizens should remain vigilant of their surroundings and practice sound personal security and situational awareness.

Locations and Times (all times local): 

• January 4 at 5:00 pm – Flinders Street Station, Melbourne
• January 4 at 5:00 pm – King George Square, Brisbane
• January 4 at 6:00 pm – U.S. Embassy, Canberra
• January 4 at 6:00 pm – Sydney Town Hall, Sydney
• January 5 at 5:30 pm – U.S. Consulate, Perth

Actions to Take:

• Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Keep a low profile.

Emergency Assistance:

New South Wales, Queensland, and Australia Capital Territory 

• S. Consulate General, Sydney
• Suite 2, 50 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060
• Telephone: (02) 8219-2100
• Email:  SydneyACS@state.gov
• Website: https://au.usembassy.gov/ 

Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania

• S. Consulate General, Melbourne
• 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004
• Telephone: (03) 9526 5900
• Email: MelbourneACS@state.gov
• Website: https://au.usembassy.gov/

Western Australia

• S. Consulate General, Perth
• Level 4, 16 St. Georges Terrace
• Perth, WA 6000
• Telephone: (08) 6144-5100
• Email: PerthACS@state.gov
• Website: https://au.usembassy.gov/

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• Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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