Event organizers initially anticipated 7,000 participants. The protest kicked off at Queens Park, moved over the Victoria Bridge, and concluded at Musgrave Park.

The rally closed roads across the Queensland capital.

There was an initial attempt by protesters to close down Brisbane’s Story Bridge for today’s rally; however, Queensland’s chief magistrate deemed the protest a considerable risk to public safety.

Organisers then vowed to take a different route after the court blocked the Story Bridge plan.

Today’s group was knocked back from being allowed to protest on the Story Bridge earlier this week.

Police took court action to block the demonstration.

Concerns raised included the challenge of staffing the route on short notice, potential disruptions to emergency services’ access to major hospitals, and increased traffic, especially with the Brisbane Lions AFL match occurring.

Up to 10,000 people were initially expected to join.

“Peaceful assembly is not unlawful,” Justice for Palestine spokesperson Remah Naji said.

There was also a protest march in Cairns in the northern part of Queensland.

Melbourne rally attracts up to 100,000

Meanwhile, thousands of people in Melbourne also marched in solidarity with Palestine.

Organisers claimed up to 100,000 people took part in the march, which began today outside the State Library in Melbourne’s CBD. 

Today’s rally in Melbourne was the 97th consecutive pro-Palestine rally in the city.

A small police unit was positioned at Swanston and Lonsdale streets, ready for the Melbourne CBD march, though the march proceeded without major incidents.

Protesters flood Hobart

Tasmanian pro-Palestine protesters have taken to the streets of Hobart in the thousands.

The crowd has swelled to close to 10,000 people, according to Students for Palestine, though this figure was later revised to 5000.

Protesters stretched for multiple blocks as the march made its way through the CBD to Franklin Square.

Sydneysiders are also holding a march from 1pm, beginning at the Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park.

High-profile protesters including Grace Tame and journalist Antoinette Lattouf are expected to attend.

Protesters in Sydney shut down the famous Harbour Bridge on August 3 after a successful fight against the state government to access the route.

Around 100,000 people joined the pro-Palestine march, which marked the first time protesters had walked across the bridge.