Where And When Are The Australian Protests Over The US Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion?
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In a highly contentious decision, the US Supreme Court has overturned the Roe v Wade legislation, which granted American women the right to terminate a pregnancy.
The decision has already resulted in at least 26 US states implementing abortion bans immediately.
The impact of the decision will particularly disadvantage those in the south and midwest, with citizens in those regions now forced to travel hundreds of kilometres to undergo a safe, legal abortion.
The controversial decision has sparked outcry from around the world and Americans have already taken to the streets to protest. Many are calling for the decision to be overturned, for politics to stop governing women's bodies and for politicians to act to protect their citizens.
As protests erupt in cities around the US, activists in Australia have organised several rallies over the next few days to show their solidarity.
Here’s where and when the currently planned protests against the Supreme Court ruling are happening in Australia:
Adelaide
5pm, Friday 1 July, at Beehive Corner, Rundle Mall
Brisbane
5:30pm, Friday 1 July, at King George Square
Canberra
12pm, Saturday 2 July, at Garema Place
Melbourne
6pm, Friday 1 July, on the corner of Bourke and Swanston St
12pm, Saturday 2 July, at the State Library
Newcastle
5:30pm, Thursday June 30, at Newcastle Museum
Perth
1pm, Saturday 2 July, at Murray St Mall
Sydney
1pm, Saturday 2 July, at the Town Hall
Wollongong
12pm, Saturday 2 July, at Crown St Amphitheatre
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