Peaceful Protest Against a Stadium in Victoria Park / Barrambin
IMPORTANT: this protest IS NOT being held at Victoria Park / Barrambin. It is at the Rivershed, Howard Smith Wharves. We will gather near the entrance of Rivershed on the cliff side of the building.
The Details
Date: Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Time: Arrive at 10AM
Location: Rivershed, Howard Smith Wharves in the city NOTE: this venue is not the Felons’ building but is further along towards New Farm. See below for ideas of how to get there.
Getting there: Public transport will be the best bet unless you are dropped off by car near the hotel and Felons. You might be lucky and snag a park in Bowen Terrace and come down one of the lifts, There are two, the one closest to New Farm would be best. The Howard Smith ferry terminal is very close, turn right when you get off. Translink will help you with buses.
What to Wear: Black shirt
Please bring a yard sign if you have one but we will also have some if you don’t have your own.
RSVP: To help us estimate numbers, please RSVP by filling out the form on this page.
Background
We are very concerned by the media reports that the 100-Day Review Report is going to recommend Victoria Park as a location for a major stadium for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032.
This report was handed to the government in draft form on 24 February and the final report on 8 March. Neither of these has been made public at this stage.
On 25 March, the Premier is going to announce his decision about venues at an event organised by the Courier Mail. It will be held at Rivershed at Howard Smith Wharves from 11.30-2.30pm.
We plan to to have a Peaceful Protest outside the event from 10am so that we can be seen by participants entering and leaving the event.
If Victoria Park is proposed by the review and if the Premier agrees with that, he will be breaking a solemn election promise he made just four months ago and one he has repeated many times since then.
We have an opportunity to make our views plain to the Premier.
Together, we can make our views known and protect this cherished green space for future generations.
