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Sydney Harbour Bridge March for Gaza: What Happened

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Huge crowds walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on 3 August 2025. The “March for Humanity” called for peace, aid and an end to the war in Gaza.

Key Facts

  • Date: 3 August 2025
  • Weather: heavy rain
  • Police estimate: about 90,000 people
  • Organisers claimed up to 300,000
  • No injuries or arrests were reported

The March

The march was peaceful. Police turned it around near North Sydney because of crowd crush risks.

What the Prime Minister Said

Anthony Albanese said the turnout was “not surprising”. He praised people for showing their concern peacefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people marched?

Police said about 90,000. Organisers claimed up to 300,000.

Was anyone arrested?

No injuries or arrests were reported.

Why was the march turned around?

Police were worried about crowd crush.

Conclusion

It was one of the biggest protests on the bridge. It stayed peaceful.

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