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These rallies—now more consistent and widespread—have sought justice for Palestinians and spotlighted Australian complicity in Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza.
Early protests in Sydney and Melbourne drew thousands carrying Palestinian flags and chanting calls for ceasefires. By early 2024, weekly marches—especially in Melbourne, where Jewish peace activists occupied government buildings to protest the arms trade with Israel—became common and more organized.
This year in August, tens of thousands converged on the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a mass march. Building on this momentum, more than 40 cities nationwide soon hosted demonstrations. Organizers claimed as many as 350,000 people participated across the country, from Brisbane’s 50,000-strong turnout to massive crowds in Melbourne.
Demonstrators demanded an end to the violence in Gaza, recognition of the genocide and famine, sanctions on Israel, a halt to Australia’s arms trade, and an immediate ceasefire.
Officials offered mixed reactions: some labeled the movement divisive, while others faced mounting pressure. The Australian government drew intense criticism for maintaining arms exports and avoiding sanctions—actions viewed by many as enabling Israeli violence. Organizers and Greens predicted mounting political pressure after the unprecedented mass turnouts.
