| Convoy to Canberra | |||
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| Part of COVID-19 protests in Australia | |||
| Date | 31 January 2022 – 13 February 2022 | ||
| Location | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | ||
| Caused by | COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, opposition to federal and state COVID-19 mitigation and vaccination policies[1] | ||
| Methods | Convoy | ||
| Status | Ended | ||
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| Arrests and charges | |||
| Arrested | 4[9] | ||
| Charged | 1[10] | ||
The convoy to Canberra was an anti-vaccine mandate protest in Australia between late January and mid-February 2022 that was inspired by the Canadian Freedom Convoy protest. Thousands of protesters converged on the Australian capital city of Canberra, camping near the Australian Parliament, National Library and the National Press Club.[11][1][12] As with the Canadian protest, the Canberra protest was organised through various social media platforms including Facebook, Telegram, GoFundMe, and GiveSendGo.[13] By 13 February, most of the convoy protesters had dispersed after local authorities moved them in preparation for the Royal Canberra Show.[14]
- ^ a b c Butler, Josh (4 February 2022). "'Occupy Canberra': behind the anti-vaccine protests at Parliament House". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 6 February 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Crellin, Zac (7 February 2022). "From anti-vaxxers to 'Sovereign Citizens': A who's who of the Convoy to Canberra protest". The New Daily. Archived from the original on 12 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Convoy to Canberra".
- ^ https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/news/antivaccine-mandate-ralliers-potentially-target-vaccine-hub-hosting-childrens-event/news-story/9e98221eab0c5436f122209a38d56102 [bare URL]
- ^ Knaus, Christopher (10 February 2022). "'Avi out': the uncomfortable relationship between Rebel News and Australia's anti-vaccine protesters". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 13 February 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Latest updates on Convoy to Canberra protest Millions Against Mandatory Vaccination impact on ACT". Canberra Times. 7 February 2022.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ "Four Convoy to Canberra protesters arrested at Cotter Campground". ABC News. 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Warning for campers in Canberra after three arrests at anti-mandate protests". 12 February 2022.
- ^ McKeen, Alex; Harvey, Lex; Leavitt, Kieran (3 February 2022). "How Canada's 'Freedom Convoy' is inspiring protests in other countries". Toronto Star.
- ^ Britton, Alexander (16 February 2022). "What you need to know about the 'freedom convoys' seen in Australia and across the world". SBS News. Special Broadcasting Service. Archived from the original on 20 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ Wilson, Cam (16 February 2022). "Bangladeshi Facebook accounts: the foreign links behind convoy protests". Crikey. Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ Webber, Miriam (13 February 2022). "The Informer: 'Convoy to Canberra' protesters disperse, Labor takes Bega by-election". Canberra Times. Archived from the original on 13 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2022.