October 28th 2024.
Unfortunately, the highly anticipated New South Wales Defence Summit, which was set to take place in Sydney this week, has been cancelled. The reason for this sudden change is due to safety concerns surrounding planned protests. As much as the organisers, Informa Connect Australia, were looking forward to the event, they have made the difficult decision to call it off.
The summit, which was supposed to be held on Thursday in the city's central business district, was expected to bring together key players in the defence industry. However, the recent violent protests that took place in Melbourne during the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition, have raised concerns about the safety of such an event. As a result, the organisers have decided to err on the side of caution and cancel the summit.
The protests in Melbourne resulted in 27 police officers being injured, and over 42 people being arrested. It was a chaotic scene with reports of police horses being punched and bins being set on fire. The expo, which was planned before Israel's invasion of Gaza, appeared to be a major factor in the protests. Many of the demonstrators were seen waving Palestinian flags, showing their opposition to the war.
Some of the companies that were set to attend the NSW Defence Summit included the massive US defence contractor, Lockheed Martin, and Australian company, Droneshield, which specialises in anti-drone technology. However, with groups like Students for Palestine announcing their plans to protest outside the summit venue, the Swissotel in the Sydney CBD, it became clear that the safety of attendees could not be guaranteed.
In light of these developments, the decision to cancel the summit was made. It is unfortunate that the war in Gaza has had such a significant impact on this event, which was meant to bring together industry leaders and foster innovation. However, the safety and well-being of all involved must always be the top priority. As we await further updates, we encourage you to stay informed through our WhatsApp channel, where you can access the latest breaking news, celebrity updates, and sports news without any worries about privacy or algorithms.
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