Overview
- Hundreds gathered from about 6:30am at Tumbalong Park outside the International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour to attempt a blockade.
- NSW Police deployed mounted units and a large contingent to keep entrances clear, with seven arrests reported.
- The protest was organised by the Palestine Action Group, which has held frequent demonstrations over the Gaza conflict.
- The Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition runs November 4–6 at the ICC and is principally sponsored by the NSW government and Investment NSW.
- Exhibitors and speakers include the Royal Australian Navy, the European Union delegation, UNSW, BAE Systems, Raytheon, Boeing and BlueScope, and an organiser alleged the event breaches international law.