Over 600 people protest Land Forces 2026 weapons expo in Perth

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Where: Perthresolved to locality-31.956, 115.861
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-05 · last update 2026-10-07
Sourcing: 7 reports7 outlets carrying it · independence not established
How far this got: localizednamed facility unresolvedThis signal has no sensor recommendation, so there is nothing specific to look for.

Summary

More than 600 people, organized by 35 groups including the WA Anti-War Collective, peacefully protested against the Land Forces 2026 International Land Defence Exposition at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 6, 2026. The demonstration began at Yagan Square and marched to Elizabeth Quay, featuring a traditional smoking ceremony, flash mob, and anti-war chants. Protesters opposed the weapons expo, military spending, and Australia's arms exports, with some highlighting environmental concerns. One report cited over 1,000 protesters; another mentioned thousands. The protest ended without incident, though police maintained a heavy presence with special powers granted for the event. The expo, Australia's largest land defence industry exhibition, featured nearly 1,000 exhibitors from 31 nations and was expected to draw 25,000 visitors.

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2026-10-07member countour measurement6 → 7reports joined

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cootamundraherald.com.au
- Large protest expected at controversial weapons expo2026-10-05
perthnow.com.au
- Anti-war activists set to rally at controversial Perth weapons expo assure ‘peaceful’ protest2026-10-05
theage.com.au
- Land Forces expo Perth: Heavy police presence and tight security as major defence event kicks off2026-10-06
abc.net.au
- Hundreds protest against Australia's largest defence expo in Perth2026-10-06
oberonreview.com.au
- Protesters rally outside controversial weapons expo2026-10-06
rtrfm.com.au
- Protest against Land Forces Weapons Expo in Perth - RTRFM2026-10-07
greenleft.org.au
- More than 1000 people protest genocide, AUKUS at Land Forces2026-10-07

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