World · Middle East · 19 hrs ago
Pro-Palestinian rallies across Australia call for peace in Gaza
Pro-Palestinian supporters gathered in capital cities and regional locations across Australia for the Global Day for Gaza.
The rallies marked lives lost during three years of Israel's campaign in Gaza, launched after the October 7 Hamas attack.
In Hobart, hundreds marched along the waterfront and later heard speakers at the Tasmanian Parliament; about 100 people gathered in Newcastle.
Demonstrators called for peace in Gaza and the West Bank and for Australia to end its arms trade with Israel.
The Gaza health ministry says more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 175,000 injured in Gaza, while the UN estimates 1.9 million people have been displaced.
Protesters also urged Australia to follow international law, but no further government action was reported.
Pro-Palestinian rallies took place in Australian capital cities and regional locations for the Global Day for Gaza.
Protesters called for an end to Australia’s arms trade with Israel and for peace in Gaza and the West Bank.
In Hobart, hundreds of people marched along the waterfront and later gathered at the Tasmanian Parliament.
About 100 people attended an event at Civic Park in Newcastle.
Speakers called for more advocacy and for the Australian government to follow international law.
- Who
- Pro-Palestinian supporters, including people in Hobart and Newcastle.
- What
- They held rallies for the Global Day for Gaza, calling for peace and an end to Australia’s arms trade with Israel.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Capital cities and regional locations across Australia, including Hobart and Newcastle.
- Why
- To mark lives lost during three years of Israel’s campaign in Gaza and call for peace and changes to Australia’s policies.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
What else can you do in your spaces… there is still a lot to do
The action that is required is for the Australian government to pay heed to the requirements of international law.
This has been going on for three years, which is horrendous. Standing back and letting this happen is appalling, and that's why we're here.
Showing up here is another intervention, a peaceful intervention
People began gathering in Hobart.
Hobart protesters marched along the waterfront and went to the Tasmanian Parliament to hear speakers.
About 100 people attended an event at Civic Park in Newcastle.
- Hobart rally
- Hundreds of people
- Newcastle event
- About 100 attendees
- Gaza deaths
- More than 74,000, according to the Gaza health ministry
- Gaza injuries
- More than 175,000, according to the Gaza health ministry
- Displacement
- 1.9 million people, according to the UN
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