Overview

• Queensland Police have lodged a bid in Brisbane Magistrates Court to stop a 24 August pro‑Palestine march from crossing the Story Bridge, with a hearing scheduled for Thursday.
• Police argue the bridge is not designed for pedestrian gatherings and warn of significant risks due to closed footpaths, traffic disruption, emergency access issues and impacts on local businesses.
• Organisers from Justice for Palestine Magan‑djin say the assembly is authorised under Queensland’s Peaceful Assembly and Human Rights Acts, expect about 7,000 participants and have more than 120 marshals and medics planned.
• Spokesperson Remah Naji says the group will contest the case and did not rule out defying an adverse injunction, stating any decision would be made collectively.
• The march forms part of a national day of action on 24 August, and organisers point to a recent NSW Supreme Court decision that allowed a Sydney Harbour Bridge protest, while Queensland Police say they will respect the court’s ruling and maintain a strong presence on the day.