Significant police response ready for expected protests

A highly visible and significant police presence will be in place in Canberra tomorrow ahead of expected protests to coincide with the visit of the President of Israel.

ACT Policing is expecting protests to occur tomorrow (11 February 2026) in and around the Parliamentary Triangle and ACT’s Chief Police Officer Scott Lee said extra resources would be on hand to keep the Canberra community safe.

“We respect people’s right to peacefully protest however where actions break laws or are a danger to public safety – including the safety of other protestors – our officers will respond to these incidents,” Chief Police Officer Lee said.

“We will have a significant and dedicated police presence, including those from AFP Protection and Specialist Operations, on Canberra’s streets during these protests to keep everyone in the community safe.

“Officers will not tolerate racial vilification or other criminal behaviour and they will take seriously and fully investigate any placards, signs or flags that breach hate laws.

“We are asking those in the community who plan to protest to do so peacefully and follow police directions.”

Traffic disruptions may occur on roads to and from Canberra Airport, and in and around the Parliamentary Triangle on Wednesday. People travelling to Canberra Airport tomorrow should leave plenty of time to make scheduled flights, factoring in potential delays on the roads.

Drivers who find themselves in delayed traffic are reminded to obey the directions of police, and if stopped, should not break road rules (including crossing verges, paths or median strips). Disruptions will be kept to a minimum.

If road users encounter police managing a motorcade we ask that they: