Overview

• Chief Magistrate Janelle Brassington ruled the Story Bridge march posed a significant risk to public safety, stripping participants of legal protections for obstructing traffic.
• Police cited closed and deteriorating bridge footpaths, limited fencing, crowd‑control constraints and potential impacts on hospital and emergency access in arguing against the bridge route.
• Organisers confirmed on Friday evening they will assemble in Queens Gardens, cross Victoria Bridge and conclude at Musgrave Park on a well‑established route recommended by police.
• Queensland Police warned they will enforce the court ruling if any unauthorised road obstruction occurs, with a significant policing presence planned for the rally.
• The Brisbane event forms part of a nationwide day of action after a much larger march crossed the Sydney Harbour Bridge earlier in August, and organisers had initially signalled they might defy the ban before shifting course.