Australian PM plays down pro-Palestine protest outside Brisbane’s Greek Club

·

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has played down a pro-Palestine protest of approximately 250 people gathered outside the Greek Club in South Brisbane, Queensland on Friday, July 12.

Albanese was present at the Greek Club alongside Queensland Labor Premier Steven Miles and other federal ministers to attend an Australian Labor Party fundraising dinner.

Justice for Palestine Meanjin organised the protest rally to coincide with Labor’s True Believers dinner in Brisbane. Protestors called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

greek club brisbane protest
Pro-Palestine protesters pictured outside the Greek Club. Photo: Josh Woning.

A young female was charged for allegedly spitting in the face of a police officer during the protest. She was charged with a single count of serious assault and was granted bail.

The heavy police presence at the venue on Friday night included a helicopter monitoring the venue.

Despite the intimidation of patrons entering and exiting the Greek Club, the Australian PM has since been adamant the protest was compliant and not disruptive. Albanese said he “didn’t see anyone there.”

The comments have since made him the subject of accusations of downplaying.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Public outcry as Yarra Council upholds order to remove gate at Alphington Grammar

People have united in strong opposition to a controversial decision by Yarra City Council to remove a front gate at Alphington Grammar School

Kyrgios and Osaka join forces for US Open mixed doubles shake-up

Nick Kyrgios is set to return to the court at this year’s US Open in a high-profile mixed doubles pairing with Naomi Osaka.

Kastellorizian spirit, Australian heart: Eleni Millios-Hullick’s mission to cure brain cancer

Eleni Millios-Hullick is a passionate Greek Australian from Townsville, Queensland, and the current CEO of The Cure Starts Now Australia.

Arthur Sinodinos AO shares strategic global insights at Business Sydney briefing

Former Australian Ambassador to the United States, the Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO, delivered a timely and insightful address.

Victoria Floratos crafts beauty from fragile shells and migrant histories

In a Richmond studio, surrounded by tubs of meticulously washed eggshells, Victoria Floratos is piecing together more than just artworks.

You May Also Like

WA Premier Mark McGowan holds morning tea to celebrate historic visit of the Evzones

The Premier of Western Australia, Mark McGowan, held a morning tea at Parliament House to celebrate the historic first visit of the Evzones.

World Happiness Report 2024: Where do Australia and Greece rank?

After previously being ranked at number 58 in the Word happiness Report, this year’s results have revealed Greece has dropped its ranking.

Migration flows reduced by 91 percent in May as arrivals in Greece hit steep decline

The arrival of migrants dropped 91 percent in May compared with the same month last year, according to data released by the Migration Policy Ministry.