Source: ACT Police
Last update: Monday, 26 January 2026 8:15am
Original publication: Monday, 26 January 2026 8:15am
ACT Policing is alerting the Canberra community to planned protest activity in the city and Parliamentary Precinct on Australia Day.
A planned protest march is expected from 10am today, beginning in the City before moving along the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge to Parliament House before finishing out the front of Old Parliament House.
Commonwealth Avenue will be closed to traffic for a short period while the group moves through the area.
Another planned protest march is expected at midday, beginning at Parliament House before finishing at Lennox Gardens in Yarralumla.
Minor traffic disruptions may occur as the marches move through the city and Parliamentary Precinct. Drivers are asked to consider their route if they do not want to be delayed when driving nearby.
ACT Policing supports the right of people to peacefully protest, however the disruption of business activity or other criminal activity will not be tolerated.
Traffic disruption updates will be provided when required via ACT Policing social media accounts.