NSW Police Seek to Block Harbour Bridge Protest Set for September 13

NSW Police have moved to block a protest march planned for September 13 that would see demonstrators walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The rally, promoted as an “anti-corruption” event by the group Australia Unites Against Government Corruption, has drawn attention over with some alleging group has ties to anti-vaccine activists, sovereign citizens and conspiracy groups. Organisers lodged a formal application to march from Bradfield Park at Milsons Point, across the Bridge and into Hyde Park.

Police argue the demonstration would cause significant disruption and place heavy pressure on resources. Police Minister Yasmin Catley said officers had already managed more than 110 protests this year at a cost of over $11 million, with many frontline staff now fatigued.

Premier Chris Minns also voiced concern, describing the proposed rally as “highly disruptive” and questioning whether Sydney’s busiest transport link should be closed for the event.

The legal challenge follows the Supreme Court’s decision last month to allow a large pro-Palestinian march across the Harbour Bridge, despite police opposition. That protest drew an estimated 200,000–300,000 people and reignited debate about balancing freedom of expression with public safety and city infrastructure.

The Supreme Court will now determine whether the September 13 march can proceed.