Impact Level: Notification
Locations Affected: Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
Tracking Id: RINTP4475267307
Description:
As per reports, a rally will take place outside the office of Chris Minns, Member of Parliament and Premier of New South Wales, located at Suite 1/22-24 Regent Street, Kogarah, New South Wales, on Wednesday (10 December) at approximately 1630 hours (local time).
• The demonstration, organised for Human Rights Day, aims to call for the acknowledgment and implementation of recommendations from the anti-Palestinian racism in schools report published by the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network.
• Participants intend to protest against the silencing of teachers, advocate support for students from Gaza, and demand increased funding for schools instead of military support to Israel.
Background:
The rally is taking place in the context of ongoing concerns regarding anti-Palestinian racism in educational spaces across New South Wales. Recent discussions have intensified following the release of a report by the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network detailing experiences of discrimination and pressures faced by teachers and students.
Impact:
• Businesses located along Regent Street and adjacent commercial areas may experience reduced customer footfall during the rally, particularly around the time of peak gathering. Offices in the vicinity may observe brief disruptions due to crowding near building entrances, and staff may encounter delays when entering or exiting the area.
• Commuters travelling through Kogarah may face delays, especially along Regent Street and nearby intersections. Public transport users may experience minor changes in pedestrian flow near bus stops and the train station as participants move toward the rally site.
• Traffic congestion may increase during the late afternoon period, with possible slower movement of vehicles around the demonstration zone.
• Local residents may notice a heightened police or security presence to manage the gathering and ensure orderly movement. Access to certain footpaths may be temporarily constrained while participants assemble and disperse.
Recommendations:
Individuals moving east–west through Kogarah are advised to use President Avenue as an alternate corridor with smoother flow during the gathering. It is advised to monitor local updates and follow guidance from authorities managing the rally.
Sources:
• https://www.greenleft.org.au/2025-12/event/human-rights-day-rally-stop-anti-palestinian-racism
• https://www.facebook.com/events/1381204383603125
