On 4 June 2020, the U.S. Mission in Australia issued a Demonstration Alert, which reads in part as follows:

“Locations: Sydney, Newcastle, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth

“Event: Demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the following locations and times:

  • 20 Lee Street, Sydney – 3:00 pm • Civic Park, Newcastle – 2:00 pm
  • Byron Bay Recreation Grounds, Byron Bay – 2:00 pm • King George Square, Brisbane – 1:00 pm
  • Queen Street Mall, Brisbane – 12:00 pm
  • Parliament House, Melbourne – 2:00 pm
  • Victoria Square (Tarndanyangga), Adelaide – 12:00 pm
  • S. Embassy, Canberra – 3:00 pm “A demonstration is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at 12:00 pm at Hyde Park, Perth.

“The groups intend to protest the death in the United States of George Floyd and the deaths of people of color in police custody. Demonstrations may occur at other locations and times.”